Closing the Ring
“Discover the love of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
During the 1940s, a group of young men go off to war, leaving behind Ethel Ann, who is in love with one of them, Teddy. In modern-day Belfast, a man named Jimmy endeavors to return a ring found in the wreckage of a crashed plane. He travels to Michigan, where the grown Ethel Ann, who married another man after Teddy was killed in battle, now lives. Ethel Ann must decide whether to go with Jimmy to meet the soldier who last saw Teddy alive.
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"Closing the Ring" (official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-04
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Ethel Ann
Christopher Plummer
Jack
Mischa Barton
Young Ethel Ann
Stephen Amell
Teddy Gordon
Neve Campbell
Marie
Pete Postlethwaite
Quinlan
Martin McCann
Jimmy
Allan Hawco
Peter Etty
Gregory Smith
Young Jack
David Alpay
Chuck
John Travers
Young Quinlan
Dylan Roberts
Wilbur
Brenda Fricker
Eleanor
Gene Dinovi
Weeping Veteran
Chris Benson
Local Sheriff
George Shane
Maginty
Kirsty Stuart
Young Eleanor
Marie Jones
Mrs. Dyole
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Woodward
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- Closing the Ring
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Production Studios
- CTR, Spinster, Prospero Pictures, Scion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Attenborough
Peter Woodward, Diana Hawkins
Jeff Danna
Roger Pratt
Lesley Walker
Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman, Jamie Carmichael, Graham Begg, Andrew Hildebrand
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Attenborough
Director
Peter Woodward
Screenplay
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Lesley Walker
Editor
Tom McCullagh
Production Design
Hazel Webb-Crozier
Costume Design
Richard Attenborough
Producer
Jo Gilbert
Producer
Martin Katz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Closing the Ring
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What is Closing the Ring about?
During the 1940s, a group of young men go off to war, leaving behind Ethel Ann, who is in love with one of them, Teddy. In modern-day Belfast, a man named Jimmy endeavors to return a ring found in the wreckage of a crashed plane. He travels to Michigan, where the grown Ethel Ann, who married another man after Teddy was killed in battle, now lives. Ethel Ann must decide whether to go with Jimmy to meet the soldier who last saw Teddy alive.
Who directed Closing the Ring?
Closing the Ring was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Who stars in Closing the Ring?
The principal cast of Closing the Ring includes Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Mischa Barton, Stephen Amell, Neve Campbell.
When was Closing the Ring released and how long is it?
Closing the Ring was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Closing the Ring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Closing the Ring was composed by Jeff Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Closing the Ring?
Closing the Ring holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).