The Craic(1999)
The bad guys want them dead. Immigration want them out. All they want is a good time.
The Craic Synopsis
When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
The Craic (1999) is a comedy film directed by Ted Emery, released on April 29, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay and Bob Franklin. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Emery
- Writers:
- Jimeoin, Alan Pentland, Bob Franklin
- Producers:
- Marc Gracie, Jimeoin, David Foster
- Cinematographer:
- John Wheeler
- Production:
- Foster Gracie, Geffer Notice, Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow
- Status:
- Released
The Craic (1999) Trailer
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The Craic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimeoin
as Fergus Montagu
Alan McKee
as Wesley Murray
Colin Hay
as Barry
Bob Franklin
as Bob
Robert Morgan
as Colin/Steven Philips
Nicholas Bell
as Derek Johnson
Jane Hall
as Alice
- Catherine Arena
Catherine Arena
as Erica
Geoff Paine
as Russell
Kate Gorman
as Margo
Anne Phelan
as Truck Driver
- Beverley Dunn
Beverley Dunn
as Farmer's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Ted Emery, written by Jimeoin, Alan Pentland and Bob Franklin, produced by Marc Gracie, Jimeoin and David Foster.
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The Craic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Craic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Craic online?
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Who stars in The Craic?
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The main cast of The Craic (1999) includes Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay, Bob Franklin and Robert Morgan. The film was directed by Ted Emery. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Craic released?
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The Craic was released on April 29, 1999 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Craic worth watching?
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The Craic (1999) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Craic?
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Yes. The official The Craic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.