Drinking Crude
Synopsis
After failing school, 18 year old Irishman leaves his small town in Kerry to find work. In London, he finds a job at an oil refinery and befriends a crude Scottish worker, but soon starts thinking about going back to school. One day, the job sends him and his Scottish friend back to Kerry. There, tensions rise.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen McPolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen McPolin
- Original Score
- Bill Corkey
- Original Title
- Drinking Crude
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen McPolin
Owen McPolin
Bill Corkey
Ossie McLean
Kathleen Connolly
Gerry Johnston
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Owen McPolin
Director
Ossie McLean
Director of Photography
Owen McPolin
Writer
Bill Corkey
Original Music Composer
Gerry Johnston
Producer
Kathleen Connolly
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Crude
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What is Drinking Crude about?
After failing school, 18 year old Irishman leaves his small town in Kerry to find work. In London, he finds a job at an oil refinery and befriends a crude Scottish worker, but soon starts thinking about going back to school. One day, the job sends him and his Scottish friend back to Kerry. There, tensions rise.
Who directed Drinking Crude?
Drinking Crude was directed by Owen McPolin.
Who stars in Drinking Crude?
The principal cast of Drinking Crude includes Andrew Scott, James Quarton, Eva Birthistle, Colin Farrell, Heather Craney.
When was Drinking Crude released and how long is it?
Drinking Crude was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Drinking Crude?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drinking Crude was composed by Bill Corkey.