When Brendan Met Trudy
Synopsis
Brendan is an earnest, introverted schoolteacher who, aside from his participation in the local choir, has only one passion in his life -- the movies. That is until he meets Trudy, a woman who is gregarious and adventurous beyond his imagination. His entire persona changes as he becomes enveloped in her carefree and sometimes dangerous world.
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Peter McDonald
Brendan
Flora Montgomery
Trudy
Pauline McLynn
Nuala
Don Wycherley
Niall
Maynard Eziashi
Edgar
Eileen Walsh
Siobhan
Barry Cassin
Headmaster
Niall O'Brien
Judge
Rynagh O'Grady
Lynn
Ali White
Mary
Julie Hale
Female Choristor
Chris McHallem
Male Choristor
Jack Lynch
Conductor
Robert O'Neill
Dylan
Eoin Manley
Cyril
George McMahon
James
Sean Flanagan
Eric
Gabriel Byrne
Special Appearance
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieron J. Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Roddy Doyle
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- When Brendan Met Trudy
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, BBC Film, Collins Avenue, RTÉ, Deadly Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieron J. Walsh
Roddy Doyle
Richard Hartley
Ashley Rowe
Scott Thomas
Roddy Doyle, Claire Duignan, Lynda Myles, Mike Phillips, Rod Stoneman
Department Leadership Roster
Kieron J. Walsh
Director
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Scott Thomas
Editor
Roddy Doyle
Writer
Roddy Doyle
Producer
Lynda Myles
Producer
Fiona Daly
Production Design
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
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What is When Brendan Met Trudy about?
Brendan is an earnest, introverted schoolteacher who, aside from his participation in the local choir, has only one passion in his life -- the movies. That is until he meets Trudy, a woman who is gregarious and adventurous beyond his imagination. His entire persona changes as he becomes enveloped in her carefree and sometimes dangerous world.
Who directed When Brendan Met Trudy?
When Brendan Met Trudy was directed by Kieron J. Walsh.
Who stars in When Brendan Met Trudy?
The principal cast of When Brendan Met Trudy includes Peter McDonald, Flora Montgomery, Pauline McLynn, Don Wycherley, Maynard Eziashi.
When was When Brendan Met Trudy released and how long is it?
When Brendan Met Trudy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for When Brendan Met Trudy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Brendan Met Trudy was composed by Richard Hartley.