The Tain
Synopsis
A cut-out animation musical adaptation of the Irish mythological epic Táin Bó Cúailnge.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Andy Smetanka
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Meloy
- Original Score
- Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, John Moen
- Original Title
- The Tain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Magic Antler Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Smetanka
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, John Moen
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Smetanka
Director
Colin Meloy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tain about?
A cut-out animation musical adaptation of the Irish mythological epic Táin Bó Cúailnge.
Who directed The Tain?
The Tain was directed by Andy Smetanka.
Who stars in The Tain?
The principal cast of The Tain includes Colin Meloy.
When was The Tain released and how long is it?
The Tain was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tain was composed by Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, John Moen.