The Fifth Province
Synopsis
Timmy Sugrue is a persecuted guesthouse keeper and writer who lives with his mad mother in a very rainy part of the Irish midlands. His only consolation are his visits to Dr. Drudy, a psychiatrist whom he can tell about the love of his life - the President of Ireland. A new motorway puts Timmy's guesthouse off the map. A strange Spanish pilot named Marcel comes to visit and create havoc in the guesthouse. Timmy goes to a scriptwriters' conference where only fast, urban and up-beat stories are expected, nothing like Timmy's own story. Uneasy in any of the four provinces of Ireland, he desperately tries to reach the Fifth Province, the province of magic, of passion, of possibility.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Stapleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Fitzpatrick
- Original Title
- The Fifth Province
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Stapleton
Nina Fitzpatrick
George Akers
Catherine Tiernan, Caroline Hewitt
Department Leadership Roster
George Akers
Editor
Nina Fitzpatrick
Writer
Catherine Tiernan
Producer
Caroline Hewitt
Producer
Frank Stapleton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Province
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fifth Province about?
Timmy Sugrue is a persecuted guesthouse keeper and writer who lives with his mad mother in a very rainy part of the Irish midlands. His only consolation are his visits to Dr. Drudy, a psychiatrist whom he can tell about the love of his life - the President of Ireland. A new motorway puts Timmy's guesthouse off the map. A strange Spanish pilot named Marcel comes to visit and create havoc in the guesthouse. Timmy goes to a scriptwriters' conference where only fast, urban and up-beat stories are expected, nothing like Timmy's own story. Uneasy in any of the four provinces of Ireland, he desperately tries to reach the Fifth Province, the province of magic, of passion, of possibility.
Who directed The Fifth Province?
The Fifth Province was directed by Frank Stapleton.
Who stars in The Fifth Province?
The principal cast of The Fifth Province includes Lia Williams, Anthony Higgins, Brían F. O'Byrne, Ian Richardson, Jeananne Crowley.
When was The Fifth Province released and how long is it?
The Fifth Province was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.