Wild Decembers
Synopsis
The film, based on the novel of the same title by Edna O'Brien, is a dark story about love and land set in County Clare in the West of Ireland.
Top Cast
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Matt Ryan
Michael Bugler
Owen McDonnell
Joseph Brennan
Lara Belmont
Breege Brennan
Hugh O'Conor
The Crock
Andrea Irvine
Rita
Aoibhinn McGinnity
Reema
Jane Brennan
Lady Harkness
Kristin Kapelli
Nelly
Pauline Cadell
Miss Carruthers
Sean McGinley
O'Dea
Tara Blaise
Catherine
George Hanover
Josephine
Jonathan White
Garda Seamus Garvey
Joseph M. Kelly
Danno
Catherine Ireton
Fiona
Karen Griffin
Dutch Woman
Colin O'Donoghue
Young Guard
Edna O'Brien
Woman in church (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Byrne
- Screenplay & Story
- Edna O'Brien
- Original Score
- Niall Byrne
- Original Title
- Wild Decembers
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Touchpaper Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Byrne
Edna O'Brien
Niall Byrne
John Conroy
Clare Alan
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Byrne
Director
Edna O'Brien
Writer
Clare Alan
Producer
Derek Wallace
Production Design
Judith Williams
Costume Design
John Conroy
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Decembers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Decembers about?
The film, based on the novel of the same title by Edna O'Brien, is a dark story about love and land set in County Clare in the West of Ireland.
Who directed Wild Decembers?
Wild Decembers was directed by Anthony Byrne.
Who stars in Wild Decembers?
The principal cast of Wild Decembers includes Matt Ryan, Owen McDonnell, Lara Belmont, Hugh O'Conor, Andrea Irvine.
When was Wild Decembers released and how long is it?
Wild Decembers was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Decembers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Decembers was composed by Niall Byrne.