Song of Granite
Synopsis
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-08
Top Cast
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Macdara Ó Fátharta
Joe (60s)
Mícheál Ó Confhaola
Joe (40s)
Jaren Cerf
Rosie
Pól Ó Ceannabháín
Pádraig Ó hÉanaí
Colm Seoighe
Young Joe
Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
Maire
Mairéad Conneely
Béib Ní hÉanaí
Jack Ó'Domhnaill
Young Darach
Peadar Cox
Darach
Marcelo Arroyo
Mario
Peadar O'Treasaigh
Storyteller
David Ryan
English Music Journalist
Seán Ó Tarpaigh
Folklore Collector
Griogair Labhruidh
Griogair
Olga Wehrly
Mary Heaney
Bríd Ní Neachtain
Teacher
Sonny Ó'Conghaile
Accordian Player (Connemara)
Joe Collins
School Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Whooley, Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Pat Collins
- Original Title
- Song of Granite
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Amérique Film, Harvest Films, Roads Entertainment, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Collins
Sharon Whooley, Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, Pat Collins
Richard Kendrick
Tadhg O'Sullivan, Seamus Hart
Alan Maher, Jessie Fisk, Martin Paul-Hus, Keith Potter
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Collins
Director
Tadhg O'Sullivan
Editor
Richard Kendrick
Director of Photography
Sharon Whooley
Screenplay
Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride
Screenplay
Pat Collins
Screenplay
Alan Maher
Producer
Jessie Fisk
Producer
Martin Paul-Hus
Producer
David Blanchard
Production Design
Padraig O'Neill
Production Design
Nicole Pelletier
Costume Design
Louise Stanton
Costume Design
Niamh Butler
Costume Design
Christina Byrne
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Granite
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What is Song of Granite about?
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Who directed Song of Granite?
Song of Granite was directed by Pat Collins.
Who stars in Song of Granite?
The principal cast of Song of Granite includes Macdara Ó Fátharta, Mícheál Ó Confhaola, Jaren Cerf, Pól Ó Ceannabháín, Colm Seoighe.
When was Song of Granite released and how long is it?
Song of Granite was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.