Spin the Bottle
“I'm still Rats from the flats. I used to have a little. Now I've f*** all.”
Synopsis
Rats is released from prison and needs to make some money; fast. To his dismay, things have changed dramatically during his absence; his mother no longer has time for him and his ex-bandmates alike. He wishes to help donate towards his obese aunt's trip to Lourdes. He struggles to find a job, yet never fails to find himself in a difficult situation.
Top Cast
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Michael McElhatton
Rats
Simon Delaney
Keith
Liam Carney
Gerry
Peter McDonald
Tomo
Bronagh Gallagher
Teresa
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Anastasia
George Kearns
Blades
Kathy Downes
Sister Mary
Doreen Keogh
Sister Ignatius
David Pearse
Strokes
Donal O'Kelly
Brains
Valerie Spelman
Savannah
Pat Leavy
Mrs. Doyle
Ned Dennehy
Books
Karl Shiels
Flake
Paul Hickey
Governor
David Herlihy
Terry
Mark Gordon
Prison Inmate
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Fitzgibbon, Michael McElhatton
- Original Score
- John McPhillips
- Original Title
- Spin the Bottle
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Grand Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Fitzgibbon
Ian Fitzgibbon, Michael McElhatton
John McPhillips
Owen McPolin
Paul Donovan
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Fitzgibbon
Director
Ian Fitzgibbon
Writer
Michael McElhatton
Writer
John McPhillips
Original Music Composer
Owen McPolin
Director of Photography
Paul Donovan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spin the Bottle
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What is Spin the Bottle about?
Rats is released from prison and needs to make some money; fast. To his dismay, things have changed dramatically during his absence; his mother no longer has time for him and his ex-bandmates alike. He wishes to help donate towards his obese aunt's trip to Lourdes. He struggles to find a job, yet never fails to find himself in a difficult situation.
Who directed Spin the Bottle?
Spin the Bottle was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
Who stars in Spin the Bottle?
The principal cast of Spin the Bottle includes Michael McElhatton, Simon Delaney, Liam Carney, Peter McDonald, Bronagh Gallagher.
When was Spin the Bottle released and how long is it?
Spin the Bottle was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Spin the Bottle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spin the Bottle was composed by John McPhillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spin the Bottle?
Spin the Bottle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).