The Craic
“The bad guys want them dead. Immigration want them out. All they want is a good time.”
Synopsis
When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
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The Craic (1999) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-15
Top Cast
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Jimeoin
Fergus Montagu
Alan McKee
Wesley Murray
Colin Hay
Barry
Bob Franklin
Bob
Robert Morgan
Colin/Steven Philips
Nicholas Bell
Derek Johnson
Jane Hall
Alice
Catherine Arena
Erica
Geoff Paine
Russell
Kate Gorman
Margo
Anne Phelan
Truck Driver
Beverley Dunn
Farmer's Wife
Matt King
English Guy
Kyle Morrison
Ron
Alan Brough
Glen
Greg Evans
Himself
Jeremy Kewley
Warm-up Man
Charles Tingwell
Farmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Emery
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimeoin
- Original Score
- Ricky Edwards
- Original Title
- The Craic
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Foster Gracie, Geffer Notice, Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Emery
Jimeoin, Bob Franklin, Alan Pentland
Ricky Edwards
John Wheeler
Michael Collins
Bruno Charlesworth, Alan Finney, David Foster, Marc Gracie, Jimeoin
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Emery
Director
Jimeoin
Screenplay
David Foster
Producer
Marc Gracie
Producer
Jimeoin
Producer
Michael Collins
Editor
Penny Southgate
Production Design
Michael Chisholm
Costume Design
John Wheeler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Craic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Craic about?
When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
Who directed The Craic?
The Craic was directed by Ted Emery.
Who stars in The Craic?
The principal cast of The Craic includes Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay, Bob Franklin, Robert Morgan.
When was The Craic released and how long is it?
The Craic was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Craic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Craic was composed by Ricky Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Craic?
The Craic holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).