Pursuit
“«Pursuit is a modern-day gangland retelling of the ancient Irish legend of «The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne»»”
Synopsis
Pursuit is a modern take on Irish mythology, adapting the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne and transforming it into a road movie and gangster thriller for a contemporary audience.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Pursuit - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-09
Top Cast
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Ruth Bradley
Gráinne
Barry Ward
Diarmuid
Brendan Gleeson
Searbhán
Owen Roe
Mr. King
Liam Cunningham
Fionn
Francis Ryan
Scarface Nevin
David Pearse
Mr. Law
Don Wycherley
Aonghus
Dara Devaney
Vincent
Dónall Ó Héalai
Oisín
Emmet Kirwan
Larry
Cecilia Jorge Andréasson
Woman at Garage
Ciaran O'Brien
Muadhán
Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Sammy
Lúc Ó'Ríada
Man at Gate
Gary Vaughan
Trafficker 2
Dave Sullivan
Trafficker 1
Conal O'Céidigh
Gang Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mercier
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mercier
- Original Score
- John Dunne
- Original Title
- Pursuit
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toonz Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mercier
Paul Mercier
John Dunne
Ciaran Kavanagh
Kevin Lavelle
Anne Gately, Tim Collins, Paul Cummins, Timothy White
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Gately
Producer
Kevin Lavelle
Editor
Paul Mercier
Director
Paul Mercier
Writer
John Dunne
Original Music Composer
Ciaran Kavanagh
Director of Photography
Ferdia Murphy
Production Design
Blath Noonan
Costume Design
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pursuit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pursuit about?
Pursuit is a modern take on Irish mythology, adapting the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne and transforming it into a road movie and gangster thriller for a contemporary audience.
Who directed Pursuit?
Pursuit was directed by Paul Mercier.
Who stars in Pursuit?
The principal cast of Pursuit includes Ruth Bradley, Barry Ward, Brendan Gleeson, Owen Roe, Liam Cunningham.
When was Pursuit released and how long is it?
Pursuit was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Pursuit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pursuit was composed by John Dunne.