The Best Years
“In a city divided by History, Religion and Politics. Greed will Unite them.”
Synopsis
Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
Top Cast
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Burger Van Vendor
Martin Kemp
Simon McKnight
Leon Bearman
Jerome Jackson
Enn Reitel
Father Jude Best
Matt Healy
Jackie 'Giggles' McGarrigle
Nigel Boyle
Dougie
Ayden Callaghan
Frank Mallone
Sarah Jane Honeywell
Crystal
Anna Nightingale
Nadine McKnight
Slaine Kelly
Atlanta Earle
Jason Gerard
George Best
Richard Hawley
Detective Sergeant Torks
Penelope Driver
Club promotional model
Kate Korbel
Nightclub dancer
Danny Ogle
Arthur Clock
Marc Pickering
Emmet Nelis
Amanda Smith
Restaurant diner
Jilly St. John
Melanie
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Patrick, Danny Ogle
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Patrick
- Original Title
- The Best Years
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Speakman Sound, Empire Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Patrick, Danny Ogle
Danny Patrick
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Patrick
Director
Danny Ogle
Director
Danny Patrick
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Years
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What is The Best Years about?
Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
Who directed The Best Years?
The Best Years was directed by Danny Patrick, Danny Ogle.
Who stars in The Best Years?
The principal cast of The Best Years includes Connor Barr, Martin Kemp, Leon Bearman, Enn Reitel, Matt Healy.
When was The Best Years released and how long is it?
The Best Years was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.