Three Wishes for Jamie
Synopsis
Adapted from Charles O'Neal's 1949 book, this follows the lighthearted adventures of a late 19th Century young man named Jamie McGrew, the three wishes granted to him in a dream by a fairy queen, and the unusual way they come true. His first is for travel (he goes from Ireland to a life of horse trading in Georgia); his second, to marry the girl of his dreams; the third, a son with the gift of poetry and the ability to speak in the ancient Gaelic tongue.
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Jack Warden
Owen Tavish
Stevan Rimkus
Jamie McGrew
Anna Livia Ryan
Maeve Harrigan
David Healy
Father Kerry
Peter Marinker
Standish Bunn
Ed Bishop
Proddy
Benjie Lawrence
Kevin Shiel Callahan McGrew
Liam O'Callaghan
Shiel Harrigan
Barry Lynch
Dennis McGrew
Derry Power
Dan McGrew
Marie Conmee
Aunt Bid
Gillian Hackett
Kate McGrew
Fiona MacAnna
Tess Shanahan
Catherine Roman
Doreen
Dan Foley
Tim Shanahan
Pat Roche
Me-Patrick
Stuart Milligan
Big Tom
Frank Melia
Shanahan Brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman, Charles O'Neal
- Original Score
- Paddy Moloney
- Original Title
- Three Wishes for Jamie
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television, Hill-St. Johns Films, HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Lawrence Roman, Charles O'Neal
Paddy Moloney
Bob Edwards
Terry Maisey
Peter Graham Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Edwards
Director of Photography
Robert Young
Director
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Terry Maisey
Editor
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Wishes for Jamie
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What is Three Wishes for Jamie about?
Adapted from Charles O'Neal's 1949 book, this follows the lighthearted adventures of a late 19th Century young man named Jamie McGrew, the three wishes granted to him in a dream by a fairy queen, and the unusual way they come true. His first is for travel (he goes from Ireland to a life of horse trading in Georgia); his second, to marry the girl of his dreams; the third, a son with the gift of poetry and the ability to speak in the ancient Gaelic tongue.
Who directed Three Wishes for Jamie?
Three Wishes for Jamie was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Three Wishes for Jamie?
The principal cast of Three Wishes for Jamie includes Jack Warden, Stevan Rimkus, Anna Livia Ryan, David Healy, Peter Marinker.
When was Three Wishes for Jamie released and how long is it?
Three Wishes for Jamie was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Wishes for Jamie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Wishes for Jamie was composed by Paddy Moloney.
Is Three Wishes for Jamie based on a book or true story?
Three Wishes for Jamie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles O'Neal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Wishes for Jamie?
Three Wishes for Jamie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).