The Last Bus Home
Synopsis
Though it is late in the punk rock movement, four Dublin youths get together in 1979 to form their own band. Accurately recounting the energy and rawness of the era, this drama follows their tumultuous and ill-fated journey on the rocky road to success. It takes three long years of unpaid performing for Reena, her lover Jessop, bassist Joe and drummer Petie to make a name for The Dead Patriots. Just as they are about to find real success, internal difficulties arise that leave each of them suspicious and mistrustful of the other.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Annie Ryan
Reena
Brían F. O'Byrne
Jessop
Anthony Brophy
Billy
John Cronin
Petie
Gemma Craven
Reena's Mother
Brendan Coyle
Steve Burkett
Eileen Walsh
Carole
Donal O'Kelly
Richie
Barry Comerford
Joe
Garrett Keogh
Reena's Father
Ann Marie Byrne
Reena's Gran
Niall O'Brien
Jessop's Father
David Wilmot
Bus Conductor
David Carey
Petie's Father
Anne Kent
Petie's Mother
Kieran Hennessy
Des
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Gogan
- Original Title
- The Last Bus Home
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Gogan
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Gogan
Director
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What is The Last Bus Home about?
Though it is late in the punk rock movement, four Dublin youths get together in 1979 to form their own band. Accurately recounting the energy and rawness of the era, this drama follows their tumultuous and ill-fated journey on the rocky road to success. It takes three long years of unpaid performing for Reena, her lover Jessop, bassist Joe and drummer Petie to make a name for The Dead Patriots. Just as they are about to find real success, internal difficulties arise that leave each of them suspicious and mistrustful of the other.
Who directed The Last Bus Home?
The Last Bus Home was directed by Johnny Gogan.
Who stars in The Last Bus Home?
The principal cast of The Last Bus Home includes Annie Ryan, Brían F. O'Byrne, Anthony Brophy, John Cronin, Gemma Craven.
When was The Last Bus Home released and how long is it?
The Last Bus Home was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.