The Snapper
“She's got a little secret and a lot of explaining to do.”
Synopsis
Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-13
Top Cast
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Colm Meaney
Dessie Curley
Tina Kellegher
Sharon Curley
Ruth McCabe
Kay Curley
Eanna MacLiam
Craig Curley
Peter Rowen
Sonny Curley
Joanne Gerrard
Lisa Curley
Colm O'Byrne
Darren Curley
Ciara Duffy
Kimberley Curley
Fionnuala Murphy
Jackie O'Keefe
Karen Woodley
Yvonne Burgess
Pat Laffan
George Burgess
Virginia Cole
Doris Burgess
Denis Menton
Pat Burgess
Brendan Gleeson
Lester
Ronan Wilmot
Paddy
Stuart Dunne
Bertie
Dylan Tighe
Boy
Caroline O'Boyle
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Roddy Doyle
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Snapper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Roddy Doyle
Stanley Myers
Oliver Stapleton
Mick Audsley
Lynda Myles, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
Roddy Doyle
Screenplay
Lynda Myles
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snapper
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What is The Snapper about?
Sharon Curley is a 20-year-old living with her parents and many brothers and sisters in Dublin. When she gets pregnant and refuses to name the father, she becomes the talk of the town.
Who directed The Snapper?
The Snapper was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Snapper?
The principal cast of The Snapper includes Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Eanna MacLiam, Peter Rowen.
When was The Snapper released and how long is it?
The Snapper was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snapper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snapper was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Snapper based on a book or true story?
The Snapper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roddy Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snapper?
The Snapper holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).