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1998 · 91 min · PG

Waking Ned

Directed by Kirk Jones · Comedy

Waking Ned (1998) is a Comedy film, directed by Kirk Jones set in Ireland during the 1990s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated PG.

A con artist, with a comedic and cozy tone. Themes of friendship and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Shaun Davey
Cinematography
Henry Braham
Cast
Ian BannenDavid KellyFionnula FlanaganSusan LynchBrendan DempseyJames NesbittPaul VaughanMaura O'Malley

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Ireland
Setting
RuralCoastal Sea
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
FriendshipGreed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicCozyWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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