King of the Travellers
“A family feud...one last chance for peace.”
Synopsis
King of the Travellers is a contemporary drama grounded in the traditions of the Irish traveller community and driven by emotive Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, friendship and revenge. The story follows John Paul Moorehouse on his destructive quest to uncover the truth about the killer of his father twelve years ago. John Paul's desire for revenge is swayed as he falls for Winnie Power, the daughter of the man he suspects killed his father. John Paul must now battle between his consuming passion for justice versus his desire to be with the woman he now loves.
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KING OF THE TRAVELLERS Official Irish Cinema TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-11
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Peter Coonan
Mickey the Bags Moorehouse
John Connors
John Paul Moorehouse
Michael Collins
Francis Moorehouse
Carla McGlynn
Winnie Power
Barry Keoghan
Young Dublin Lad
Stephen Clinch
Scully
James Collins
James Moorehouse
Thomas Collins
Kylie Moorehouse
Paddy Collins
Paddy Moorehouse
James Reilly
Puc Powers
David Collins
Davy Powers
John Hughie Collins
John Joe ‘Freckle Face’ Powers
Stephen Collins
Johnny ‘Crooked Spot Coffee Pot’ Powers
Mick Foran
Mick Lafferty
Frank Melia
Tom Dunne
Mary Reilly
Nell Moorehouse
Christine Collins
Molly Moorehouse
Bridgie Dinnegan
Bridgie Moorehouse
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark O'Connor
- Original Score
- John Reynolds
- Original Title
- King of the Travellers
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark O'Connor
Mark O'Connor
John Reynolds
John Murphy
Cormac Fox, Paul O’Connor
Department Leadership Roster
Mark O'Connor
Director
Mark O'Connor
Writer
Cormac Fox
Producer
John Murphy
Editor
Padraig O'Neill
Production Design
Joan O'Clery
Costume Design
Paul O’Connor
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Travellers
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What is King of the Travellers about?
King of the Travellers is a contemporary drama grounded in the traditions of the Irish traveller community and driven by emotive Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, friendship and revenge. The story follows John Paul Moorehouse on his destructive quest to uncover the truth about the killer of his father twelve years ago. John Paul's desire for revenge is swayed as he falls for Winnie Power, the daughter of the man he suspects killed his father. John Paul must now battle between his consuming passion for justice versus his desire to be with the woman he now loves.
Who directed King of the Travellers?
King of the Travellers was directed by Mark O'Connor.
Who stars in King of the Travellers?
The principal cast of King of the Travellers includes Peter Coonan, John Connors, Michael Collins, Carla McGlynn, Barry Keoghan.
When was King of the Travellers released and how long is it?
King of the Travellers was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Travellers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Travellers was composed by John Reynolds.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Travellers?
King of the Travellers holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).