The Luck of Ginger Coffey
Synopsis
An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his constant lying, pigheadedness and instability.
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Robert Shaw
Ginger Coffey
Mary Ure
Vera Coffey
Liam Redmond
MacGregor
Leo Leyden
Brott
Leslie Yeo
Mr. Mountain
Tom Harvey
Joe McGlade
Libby McClintock
Paulie Coffey
Powys Thomas
Fox
Tom Kneebone
Kenny
Vernon Chapman
Hawkins
Paul Guèvremont
Marcel
Barry Stewart
Clarence
Arch McDonnell
O'Donnell
Ovila Légaré
Judge
Jacques Godin
Policeman
Maurice Beaupré
M. Beaulieu
Sydney Brown
Old Billy
Juliette Huot
Mme. Beaulieu
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Moore
- Original Score
- Bernardo Segal
- Original Title
- The Luck of Ginger Coffey
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Crawley Films, Roth-Kershner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Brian Moore
Bernardo Segal
Antony Gibbs
Leon Roth, F.R. Crawley
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Kershner
Director
Leon Roth
Producer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Brian Moore
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luck of Ginger Coffey
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What is The Luck of Ginger Coffey about?
An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his constant lying, pigheadedness and instability.
Who directed The Luck of Ginger Coffey?
The Luck of Ginger Coffey was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in The Luck of Ginger Coffey?
The principal cast of The Luck of Ginger Coffey includes Robert Shaw, Mary Ure, Liam Redmond, Leo Leyden, Leslie Yeo.
When was The Luck of Ginger Coffey released and how long is it?
The Luck of Ginger Coffey was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Luck of Ginger Coffey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Luck of Ginger Coffey was composed by Bernardo Segal.
Is The Luck of Ginger Coffey based on a book or true story?
The Luck of Ginger Coffey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Luck of Ginger Coffey?
The Luck of Ginger Coffey holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).