The Secret Scripture
“Love is not a sin.”
Synopsis
The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-19
Top Cast
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Rooney Mara
Young Roseanne McNulty
Theo James
Father Gaunt
Vanessa Redgrave
Old Roseanne McNulty
Eric Bana
Dr. William Grene
Jack Reynor
Michael Eneas
Aidan Turner
Jack McNulty
Susan Lynch
Nurse
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
McCabe
Charlie Kelly
Beau
Nika McGuigan
Chrissie
Antony Acheampong
G.I Grove
Omar Sharif Jr.
Daniel O'Brien
Pauline McLynn
Anne McCartney
Brian Fortune
Psychiatric Analyst
Elva Trill
Pregnant Woman
Laurence O'Fuarain
Detective
John Connors
Joe Brady
Lesa Thurman
Nurse O'Donnell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$153K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Ferguson
- Original Score
- Brian Byrne
- Original Title
- The Secret Scripture
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $153K
- Production Studios
- Ferndale Films, Apollo Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Hell's Kitchen, SIF 309 Film Music, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Sheridan
Johnny Ferguson, Jim Sheridan, Sebastian Barry
Brian Byrne
Mikhail Krichman
Dermot Diskin
Nicolas Chartier, Eoin Colfer, Cormac Crawford, Rob Quigley, Jim Sheridan
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Sheridan
Writer
Dermot Diskin
Editor
Derek Wallace
Production Design
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Jim Sheridan
Director
Noel Pearson
Producer
Johnny Ferguson
Screenplay
Brian Byrne
Original Music Composer
Mikhail Krichman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Scripture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Scripture about?
The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s.
Who directed The Secret Scripture?
The Secret Scripture was directed by Jim Sheridan.
Who stars in The Secret Scripture?
The principal cast of The Secret Scripture includes Rooney Mara, Theo James, Vanessa Redgrave, Eric Bana, Jack Reynor.
When was The Secret Scripture released and how long is it?
The Secret Scripture was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Secret Scripture make at the box office?
The Secret Scripture grossed $153K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Scripture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Scripture was composed by Brian Byrne.
Is The Secret Scripture based on a book or true story?
The Secret Scripture is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sebastian Barry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Scripture?
The Secret Scripture holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).