Hear My Song
“There's definitely magic in the air”
Synopsis
Singer Josef Locke fled to Ireland 25 years ago to escape the clutches of the tax man and police Chief Jim Abbott. What he also left behind was the love of his life Cathleen Doyle. Now, Micky O’Neill is desperate to save both his ailing Liverpool nightclub ‘Heartly’s’ and his failing relationship with the beautiful Nancy, Cathleen’s daughter. The solution? Book the infamous Josef Locke.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Goodbye 再見 by Josef Locke 愛爾蘭男高音 ( From the comedy movie " Hear My Song " 1991 ) with lyrics
Type: Clip • Published 2016-12-16
Top Cast
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Ned Beatty
Josef Locke
Adrian Dunbar
Micky O'Neill
Tara Fitzgerald
Nancy Doyle
William Hootkins
Mr. X
Shirley Anne Field
Cathleen Doyle
David McCallum
Jim Abbott
James Nesbitt
Fintan O'Donnell
John Dair
Derek
Stephen Marcus
Gordon
Laurie Morton
Molly
Britta Smith
Kitty Ryan
Gladys Sheehan
Grandma Ryan
Gina Moxley
Brenda Ryan
Rúaidhrí Conroy
Grandson Ryan
Norman Vaughan
Himself
Harold Berens
Benny Rose
Mary MacLeod
Librarian
Jimmy Keogh
Jo's Boys 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Dunbar, Peter Chelsom
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- Hear My Song
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Chelsom
Adrian Dunbar, Peter Chelsom
John Altman
Sue Gibson
Martin Walsh
Alison Owen, John Paul Chapple, Simon Fields, Russ Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Chelsom
Director
Sue Gibson
Director of Photography
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Diamond
Stunt Coordinator
Alison Owen
Producer
Adrian Dunbar
Screenplay
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Martin Walsh
Editor
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Peter Chelsom
Screenplay
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hear My Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hear My Song about?
Singer Josef Locke fled to Ireland 25 years ago to escape the clutches of the tax man and police Chief Jim Abbott. What he also left behind was the love of his life Cathleen Doyle. Now, Micky O’Neill is desperate to save both his ailing Liverpool nightclub ‘Heartly’s’ and his failing relationship with the beautiful Nancy, Cathleen’s daughter. The solution? Book the infamous Josef Locke.
Who directed Hear My Song?
Hear My Song was directed by Peter Chelsom.
Who stars in Hear My Song?
The principal cast of Hear My Song includes Ned Beatty, Adrian Dunbar, Tara Fitzgerald, William Hootkins, Shirley Anne Field.
When was Hear My Song released and how long is it?
Hear My Song was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Hear My Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hear My Song was composed by John Altman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hear My Song?
Hear My Song holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).