Dark Lies the Island
“Family feuds are a killer.”
Synopsis
A long standing family feud rocks a small town that comes to a head when the Patriarch of the ruling family decides to upend the status quo. Married to a much younger woman who calls him Daddy, she loves his power but is still in love with her first love, Doggy who is Daddy’s estranged son! Doggy is a criminal running various shady businesses with his dimwit brother, Martin when a mysterious newcomer Richie arrives in town to shake things up. Now watch the fireworks start in this Fargo-esque delight!
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Dublin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Barry
- Original Score
- Stephen Rennicks
- Original Title
- Dark Lies the Island
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Egg Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Fitzgibbon
Kevin Barry
Stephen Rennicks
Cathal Watters
Stephen O'Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Fitzgibbon
Director
Cathal Watters
Director of Photography
Stephen O'Connell
Editor
Jeffrey Sherriff
Production Design
Leonie Prendergast
Costume Design
Stephen Rennicks
Original Music Composer
Kevin Barry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Lies the Island
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What is Dark Lies the Island about?
A long standing family feud rocks a small town that comes to a head when the Patriarch of the ruling family decides to upend the status quo. Married to a much younger woman who calls him Daddy, she loves his power but is still in love with her first love, Doggy who is Daddy’s estranged son! Doggy is a criminal running various shady businesses with his dimwit brother, Martin when a mysterious newcomer Richie arrives in town to shake things up. Now watch the fireworks start in this Fargo-esque delight!
Who directed Dark Lies the Island?
Dark Lies the Island was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
Who stars in Dark Lies the Island?
The principal cast of Dark Lies the Island includes Charlie Murphy, Pat Shortt, Peter Coonan, Moe Dunford, Jana Mohieden.
When was Dark Lies the Island released and how long is it?
Dark Lies the Island was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Lies the Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Lies the Island was composed by Stephen Rennicks.