Men of Ireland
Synopsis
A young medical student visits the Blasket Islands, off the coast of Ireland, during the holidays and becomes charmed with the place and its people. He falls in love with a local girl, who is betrothed to a local man. The two men meet and become fast friends, and the student realizes the hopelessness in his love of the girl of his friend. He leaves but, after his graduation from Trinity College, he returns to cast his lot with these simple fishermen
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick K. Heale, Richard Bird
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick K. Heale
- Original Title
- Men of Ireland
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Irish National Film, Scannán Chumann Naisiunta na hÉireann
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick K. Heale, Richard Bird
Patrick K. Heale, Donal O'Cahill
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick K. Heale
Director
Richard Bird
Director
Patrick K. Heale
Screenplay
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What is Men of Ireland about?
A young medical student visits the Blasket Islands, off the coast of Ireland, during the holidays and becomes charmed with the place and its people. He falls in love with a local girl, who is betrothed to a local man. The two men meet and become fast friends, and the student realizes the hopelessness in his love of the girl of his friend. He leaves but, after his graduation from Trinity College, he returns to cast his lot with these simple fishermen
Who directed Men of Ireland?
Men of Ireland was directed by Patrick K. Heale, Richard Bird.
Who stars in Men of Ireland?
The principal cast of Men of Ireland includes Cecil F. Ford, Eileen Curran, Brian O'Sullivan, Gabriel Fallon, Delia Murphy.
When was Men of Ireland released and how long is it?
Men of Ireland was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 48m.