1998 · 91 min · PG

Waking Ned

Name: Waking Ned
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1998
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, Brendan Dempsey

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

Rural Coastal Sea

When

1990s

Premise & themes

Premise

Con Artist

Themes

Friendship Greed & Ambition

Tone

ComedicCozyWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderEnsemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Waking Ned

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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