The Badger of Ballybog
“It's like The Rose of Tralee, but for lads.”
Synopsis
The Badger of Ballybog is a comedy mockumentary following the contestants of Ireland’s premier men’s beauty pageant, including five-time reigning champ Little Johnny, legacy entrant Mícheál Milk, competition bad boy Big Daddy, the young and eager Declan Dweeb, international man of mystery Nakamura Ozu, English pariah Paddy Maguire and American folk singer Duke Davis. It’s like the Rose of Tralee, but for lads.
Top Cast
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Mícheál Milk
Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan
Martin Milk
Maria Cunningham
Sheila
John Spillane
Little Johnny
Paul Hoey
Timmy Tucker
Sean Flaherty
'The Drifter' Duke Davis
Philip Grieve
Paddy Maguire
Nghia Mai
'The Gentleman' Nakamura Ozu
Kate Moylan
Kathleen Cream
Quinton O'Reilly
Quinton Cream
Eoin Potts
Reporter
Paul Reid
Donnchadh O'Driscoll
Ross McCarney
Dmitri Nikolayevich Smerdyakov
Ryan Carrick
The Cleaner
Breda Hegarty
Politician
Ronan Carey
Leonhard Euler
Avril Burke
Assistant
Hannah Lemass
Judge Judith Brown
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Spillane
- Screenplay & Story
- John Spillane
- Original Title
- The Badger of Ballybog
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Spillane
John Spillane
John Spillane
John Spillane
Department Leadership Roster
John Spillane
Director
John Spillane
Writer
John Spillane
Editor
John Spillane
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Badger of Ballybog
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What is The Badger of Ballybog about?
The Badger of Ballybog is a comedy mockumentary following the contestants of Ireland’s premier men’s beauty pageant, including five-time reigning champ Little Johnny, legacy entrant Mícheál Milk, competition bad boy Big Daddy, the young and eager Declan Dweeb, international man of mystery Nakamura Ozu, English pariah Paddy Maguire and American folk singer Duke Davis. It’s like the Rose of Tralee, but for lads.
Who directed The Badger of Ballybog?
The Badger of Ballybog was directed by John Spillane.
Who stars in The Badger of Ballybog?
The principal cast of The Badger of Ballybog includes Liam Kelly, Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan, Maria Cunningham, John Spillane, Paul Hoey.
When was The Badger of Ballybog released and how long is it?
The Badger of Ballybog was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.