The Courier
Synopsis
When a courier at the D-Day Courier Service mistakenly finds a pile of money in his regular delivery, he does some digging only to discover that the messenger company is a front for a drug ring. A reformed drug user himself, he sets out to crack the lethal ring.
Top Cast
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Pádraig Lynch
Mark
Cait O'Riordan
Colette
Gabriel Byrne
Val
Ian Bannen
McGuigan
Patrick Bergin
Christy
Andrew Connolly
Danny
Michelle Holden
Sharon
Mary Ryan
Carol
Dave Duffy
Dunne
Caroline Rothwell
Receptionist
Joe Savino
Video Editor
Stuart Dunne
Tony
Martin Dunne
Alfie
Mick Egan
Barman
Mark Flanagan
Sharon's Baby
Anne Enright
Pregnant Girl
Lucy Vigne Welsh
Assistant in Jewellers
Ger Ryan
Assistant in Jewellers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Deasy, Joe Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Deasy
- Original Title
- The Courier
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, City Vision, Euston Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Deasy, Joe Lee
Frank Deasy
Gabriel Beristain
Annette D'Alton
Stephen Woolley, John Hambley, Neil Jordan, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Deasy
Director
Joe Lee
Director
Frank Deasy
Writer
Annette D'Alton
Editor
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Courier
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What is The Courier about?
When a courier at the D-Day Courier Service mistakenly finds a pile of money in his regular delivery, he does some digging only to discover that the messenger company is a front for a drug ring. A reformed drug user himself, he sets out to crack the lethal ring.
Who directed The Courier?
The Courier was directed by Frank Deasy, Joe Lee.
Who stars in The Courier?
The principal cast of The Courier includes Pádraig Lynch, Cait O'Riordan, Gabriel Byrne, Ian Bannen, Patrick Bergin.
When was The Courier released and how long is it?
The Courier was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.