The Country Girls
Synopsis
The lifelong friendship of two rural Irish girls is put on the test when they grow up and leave for the big city, each with different life goals in mind.
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Sam Neill
Mr. Gentleman
Maeve Germaine
Kate
Jill Doyle
Baba
John Kavanagh
James
Niall Tóibín
Jack Holland
John Olohan
Hickey
Britta Smith
Lil
Patricia Martin
Martha
Des Nealon
Mr Brennan
Sheila Flitton
Sister Margaret
Anna Manahan
Mrs Burns
Agnes Bernelle
Joanna
Patricia Jeffares
Miss Moriarty
Vincent Smith
Harry
Tom Laidlaw
Reg
Sheila O'Sullivan
Sister Cecilia
Lisa Cook
Sister Rosario
Jim Reid
Priest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edna O'Brien
- Original Title
- The Country Girls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Davis
Edna O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Edna O'Brien
Screenplay
Desmond Davis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Country Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Country Girls about?
The lifelong friendship of two rural Irish girls is put on the test when they grow up and leave for the big city, each with different life goals in mind.
Who directed The Country Girls?
The Country Girls was directed by Desmond Davis.
Who stars in The Country Girls?
The principal cast of The Country Girls includes Sam Neill, Maeve Germaine, Jill Doyle, John Kavanagh, Niall Tóibín.
When was The Country Girls released and how long is it?
The Country Girls was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is The Country Girls based on a book or true story?
The Country Girls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edna O'Brien".