A Man of No Importance
“An extraordinary tale of an ordinary hero”
Synopsis
Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.
Top Cast
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Albert Finney
Alfred Byrne
Brenda Fricker
Lily Byrne
Michael Gambon
Ivor J. Carney
Tara Fitzgerald
Adele Rice
Rufus Sewell
Robbie Fay
Patrick Malahide
Inspector Carson
David Kelly
Christy Ward
Mick Lally
Father Ignatius Kenny
Anna Manahan
Mrs Grace
Joe Pilkington
Ernie Lally
Brendan Conroy
Rasher Flynn
Joan O'Hara
Mrs Crowe
Eileen Reid
Mrs Rock
Eileen Conroy
Mrs Curtin
Maureen Egan
Mrs Dunne
Paddy Ashe
Mr Ryan
Pat Killalea
Phil Curran
John Killalea
Jack Curran
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$935K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suri Krishnamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Devlin
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- A Man of No Importance
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $935K
- Production Studios
- Majestic Films International, BBC Film, Little Bird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suri Krishnamma
Barry Devlin
Julian Nott
Ashley Rowe
David Freeman
James Mitchell, Guy East, Jonathan Cavendish, Mark Shivas, Robert Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Suri Krishnamma
Director
Barry Devlin
Screenplay
David Freeman
Editor
Julian Nott
Original Music Composer
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
Phoebe De Gaye
Costume Design
Jonathan Cavendish
Producer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Martin Grace
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man of No Importance
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What is A Man of No Importance about?
Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.
Who directed A Man of No Importance?
A Man of No Importance was directed by Suri Krishnamma.
Who stars in A Man of No Importance?
The principal cast of A Man of No Importance includes Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, Michael Gambon, Tara Fitzgerald, Rufus Sewell.
When was A Man of No Importance released and how long is it?
A Man of No Importance was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did A Man of No Importance make at the box office?
A Man of No Importance grossed $935K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Man of No Importance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man of No Importance was composed by Julian Nott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man of No Importance?
A Man of No Importance holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).