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John Gregson
James Ignatius Rooney
Muriel Pavlow
Maire Hogan
Barry Fitzgerald
Grandfather
June Thorburn
Doreen O' Flynn
Noel Purcell
Tim Hennessy
Marie Kean
Mrs O'Flynn
Liam Redmond
Mr Doolan
Jack MacGowran
Joe O'Connor
Eddie Byrne
Micky Hart
Godfrey Quigley
Tom Reilly
Philip O'Flynn
Paddy Ryan
Joan Phillips
Sheila O'Flynn
Maureen Toal
Kathleen O'Flynn
Irene Browne
Mrs Manning ffrench
Harold Goldblatt
Police Inspector
Paddy Joyce
Michael
Milo O'Shea
Hurling Fan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pollock
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Kirwan
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Rooney
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- George H. Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pollock
Patrick Kirwan, Catherine Cookson
Philip Green
Peter Bezencenet
George H. Brown, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
George Pollock
Director
Patrick Kirwan
Screenplay
George H. Brown
Producer
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
Peter Bezencenet
Editor
Eleanor Abbey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rooney.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rooney
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rooney about?
The life of James Ignatius Rooney, a Dublin rubbish collector during the week and a Gaelic sportsman at the weekends.
Who directed Rooney?
Rooney was directed by George Pollock.
Who stars in Rooney?
The principal cast of Rooney includes John Gregson, Muriel Pavlow, Barry Fitzgerald, June Thorburn, Noel Purcell.
When was Rooney released and how long is it?
Rooney was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Rooney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rooney was composed by Philip Green.
Is Rooney based on a book or true story?
Rooney is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Cookson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rooney?
Rooney holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).