Dancing at Lughnasa
“Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.”
Synopsis
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
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Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-29
Top Cast
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Meryl Streep
Kate Mundy
Catherine McCormack
Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy
Brid Brennan
Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy
Kathy Burke
Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
Sophie Thompson
Rose 'Rosie' Mundy
Michael Gambon
Father Jack Mundy
Rhys Ifans
Gerry Evans
Lorcan Cranitch
Danny Bradley
Darrell Johnston
Michael 'Mike' Mundy
John Kavanagh
Father Carlin
Marie Mullen
Vera McLoughlin
Dawn Bradfield
Sophie McLoughlin
Peter Gowen
Austin Morgan
Kate O'Toole
Chemist
Gerard McSorley
Narration
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank McGuinness
- Original Score
- Bill Whelan
- Original Title
- Dancing at Lughnasa
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Frank McGuinness, Brian Friel
Bill Whelan
Kenneth MacMillan
Humphrey Dixon
Jane Barclay, Noel Pearson, Sharon Harel-Cohen, Rod Stoneman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McGuinness
Screenplay
Bill Whelan
Original Music Composer
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Pat O'Connor
Director
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Noel Pearson
Producer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing at Lughnasa
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What is Dancing at Lughnasa about?
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Who directed Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Dancing at Lughnasa?
The principal cast of Dancing at Lughnasa includes Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson.
When was Dancing at Lughnasa released and how long is it?
Dancing at Lughnasa was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing at Lughnasa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing at Lughnasa was composed by Bill Whelan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).