The Ballroom of Romance
Synopsis
In County Leitrim in the 1950s, Bridie has been attending the local dance hall for years in the hope of finding a good husband who can help work her family's farm. Now surrounded by younger, prettier women at the dances, she comes to the realisation that all the good men of her generation have emigrated or have been spoken for, and her only remaining hope for marriage is with the alcoholic and unreliable Bowser Egan.
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Brenda Fricker
Bridie
John Kavanagh
Bowser Egan
Cyril Cusack
Mr. Dwyer
Niall Tóibín
Eyes Horgan
Brid Brennan
Patty Byrne
Mick Lally
Dano Ryan
Ingrid Craigie
Eenie Mackie
Joe Pilkington
Tim Daly
Pat Leavy
Madge Dowding
Robert Carrickford
Fogarty
May Ollis
Mrs. Dwyer
Anita Reeves
Cat Bolger
Brendan Conroy
Dan
Sonny McNulty
Bridie's Father
Patrick Gallagher
Man with Long Arms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Trevor
- Original Title
- The Ballroom of Romance
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
William Trevor
Maurice Healy
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
William Trevor
Screenplay
Pat O'Connor
Director
Maurice Healy
Editor
Kenith Trodd
Producer
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What is The Ballroom of Romance about?
In County Leitrim in the 1950s, Bridie has been attending the local dance hall for years in the hope of finding a good husband who can help work her family's farm. Now surrounded by younger, prettier women at the dances, she comes to the realisation that all the good men of her generation have emigrated or have been spoken for, and her only remaining hope for marriage is with the alcoholic and unreliable Bowser Egan.
Who directed The Ballroom of Romance?
The Ballroom of Romance was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in The Ballroom of Romance?
The principal cast of The Ballroom of Romance includes Brenda Fricker, John Kavanagh, Cyril Cusack, Niall Tóibín, Brid Brennan.
When was The Ballroom of Romance released and how long is it?
The Ballroom of Romance was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 52m.