1999 · 145 min · R

Angela's Ashes

Name: Angela's Ashes
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge, Ciarán Owens

Directed by Alan Parker · Drama

Angela's Ashes (1999) is a Drama film, directed by Alan Parker set in Limerick during the 1930s–1940s. It runs 145 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and coming of age run throughout.

Composer

John Williams

Cinematography

Michael SeresinChris Connier

Cast

Emily WatsonRobert CarlyleJoe BreenMichael LeggeCiarán OwensRonnie MastersonPauline McLynnLiam Carney

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Limerick

Setting

Urban

When

1930s 1940s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Family & Loyalty Coming Of Age

Tone

BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadSolo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Angela's Ashes

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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