Poitín (1978)
A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.
Casting
- Cyril Cusack — Michil
- Donal McCann — Labhras
- Niall Tóibín — Sleamhnan
- Mairéad Ní Conghaile — Maire
- Macdara Ó Fátharta — Garda
- Sean O'Coisdealbha — Ostoir
- Tomas MacEoin — Amhranai
- Bairbre Ui Dhonncha — Bean
- Johnny Choil Mhaidhc
- Colm Bairead — Feirmeoir
- Mick Lally — Sergeant
- Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta — Marcus (as Tomás Ó Flatharta)
Interesting facts
Poitín is a 1978 Irish crime drama film produced and directed by Bob Quinn, and starring Cyril Cusack, Donal McCann, and Niall Tóibín. It was the first feature film to be made entirely in Irish, and the first recipient of a film script grant from the Arts Council of Ireland.
Production
Poitín was shot on 16 mm film. It was shot entirely on-location in Connemara, County Galway.
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