Philadelphia, Here I Come
Synopsis
Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct characters, a public self (Donal McCann) and a private self (Des Cave).
Top Cast
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Donal McCann
Public Gar
Des Cave
Private Gar
Siobhán McKenna
Madge
Eamon Kelly
S.B. O'Donnell
Fidelma Murphy
Kate Doogan
Liam Redmond
Senator Doogan
Mavis Villiers
Liz Sweeney
Niall Tóibín
Con Sweeney
Pat Layde
Master Boyle
David Kelly
Conan O'Byrne
Niall Buggy
Ned
Eamon Morrissey
Joe
Donal Cox
Tom
Des Keogh
Dr. Francis King
O.Z. Whitehead
Ben Burton
Seamus Healy
Fisherman
Donal Murray
Young Gar
Danny Figgis
Kid in shop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cork Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Quested
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Friel
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Philadelphia, Here I Come
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Meadowfilms Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Quested
Brian Friel
Marc Wilkinson
Michael Reed
Malcolm Cooke
John Quested, Jane C. Nusbaum
Department Leadership Roster
John Quested
Director
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
John Quested
Producer
Josie MacAvin
Costume Design
Brian Friel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia, Here I Come
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Philadelphia, Here I Come about?
Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct characters, a public self (Donal McCann) and a private self (Des Cave).
Who directed Philadelphia, Here I Come?
Philadelphia, Here I Come was directed by John Quested.
Who stars in Philadelphia, Here I Come?
The principal cast of Philadelphia, Here I Come includes Donal McCann, Des Cave, Siobhán McKenna, Eamon Kelly, Fidelma Murphy.
When was Philadelphia, Here I Come released and how long is it?
Philadelphia, Here I Come was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Philadelphia, Here I Come?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philadelphia, Here I Come was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Philadelphia, Here I Come?
Philadelphia, Here I Come holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).