Angela's Ashes (1999)

7.3/10 145 min Drama

Overview

An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.

Cast

Emily Watson

Angela McCourt

Robert Carlyle

Malachy McCourt

Joe Breen

Young Frank

Michael Legge

Older Frank

Ciarán Owens

Middle Frank

Ronnie Masterson

Grandma Sheehan

Pauline McLynn

Aunt Aggie

Liam Carney

Uncle Pa Keating

Eanna MacLiam

Uncle Pat

Shane Murray-Corcoran

Young Malachy

Devon Murray

Middle Malachy

Peter Halpin

Older Malachy

Frank Laverty

Young Paddy Clohessy

Laurence Kinlan

Older Paddy Clohessy

Des McAleer

Mr. Benson

Johnny Murphy

Seamus

Maria McDermottroe

Bridey Hannon

Gerard McSorley

Father Gregory

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