Reefer and the Model
Synopsis
Comerford’s signature sharp realism infuses this drama about Reefer, an ex-IRA man who picks up hitch-hiker Teresa, a pregnant woman trying to overcome a drug addiction. They head to the trawler where he lives with friends Spider and Badger, that operates between Galway and the Aran Islands. The makeshift family are forced to turn to crime to make a living.
Top Cast
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Ian McElhinney
Reefer
Carol Moore
Teresa, The Model
Sean Lawlor
Spider
Ray McBride
Badger
Eve Watkinson
The Mother
Birdy Sweeney
Instant Photo
Fionn Comerford
Messenger Boy
John Lillis
Porter
Henry Comerford
Waiter
Paraic Breathnach
Quayside Fisherman
Maire Chinsealach
Island Woman
Dave Duffy
Sergeant
Rosina Brown
The Blonde
Little John Nee
Boy Soldier
Seán Ó Coisdealbha
Rossaveal Skipper
Noel Spain
Boatman
Peter Fitzgerald
Bank Guard
Dick Donaghue
Bank Teller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Comerford
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Comerford
- Original Title
- Reefer and the Model
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Berber Films, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Comerford
Joe Comerford
Breffni Byrne
Sé Merry Doyle
Lelia Doolan
Department Leadership Roster
Breffni Byrne
Director of Photography
Joe Comerford
Writer
Sé Merry Doyle
Editor
Lelia Doolan
Producer
Joe Comerford
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reefer and the Model
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What is Reefer and the Model about?
Comerford’s signature sharp realism infuses this drama about Reefer, an ex-IRA man who picks up hitch-hiker Teresa, a pregnant woman trying to overcome a drug addiction. They head to the trawler where he lives with friends Spider and Badger, that operates between Galway and the Aran Islands. The makeshift family are forced to turn to crime to make a living.
Who directed Reefer and the Model?
Reefer and the Model was directed by Joe Comerford.
Who stars in Reefer and the Model?
The principal cast of Reefer and the Model includes Ian McElhinney, Carol Moore, Sean Lawlor, Ray McBride, Eve Watkinson.
When was Reefer and the Model released and how long is it?
Reefer and the Model was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.