Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman
Synopsis
The playwright Brian Friel stands among the giants of Irish literature. From the 1980s onwards, he withdrew from media and public life. This film sets out to show, through family, friends, actors, directors, as well as via his own handwritten and typed letters, personal archive, and readings from some of his plays, how Brian Friel re-defined Irish theatre in the second half of the 20th century.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman.
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
MNR
Liam Neeson
Movie Collection
More Like Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman about?
The playwright Brian Friel stands among the giants of Irish literature. From the 1980s onwards, he withdrew from media and public life. This film sets out to show, through family, friends, actors, directors, as well as via his own handwritten and typed letters, personal archive, and readings from some of his plays, how Brian Friel re-defined Irish theatre in the second half of the 20th century.
Who directed Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman?
Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman?
The principal cast of Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman includes Brian Friel, Anne Friel, Sinéad Cusack, Stephen Rea, Siobhán McSweeney.
When was Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman released and how long is it?
Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 58m.