Hush-a-Bye Baby(1990)
Hush-a-Bye Baby Synopsis
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.
Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) is a drama and romance film directed by Margo Harkin, released on March 9, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Emer McCourt, Michael Liebman, Cathy Casey and Julie Rodgers. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Margo Harkin
- Writers:
- Margo Harkin, Stephanie English
- Producers:
- Tommy Collins
- Cinematographer:
- Breffni Byrne
- Composer:
- Sinéad O'Connor
- Production:
- Derry Film and Video Workshop, British Screen, Channel 4 Television, RTÉ, The Arts Council
- Status:
- Released
Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) Trailer
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Hush-a-Bye Baby Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emer McCourt
as Goretti Friel
Michael Liebman
as Ciarán
- Cathy Casey
Cathy Casey
as Dinky
- Julie Rodgers
Julie Rodgers
as Majella
Sinéad O'Connor
as Sinéad
- Rosina Brown
Rosina Brown
as Mrs Friel
- Seamus Ball
Seamus Ball
as Mr Friel
- Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald
as Fidelma
Marie Jones
as Mrs McGuigan
Alan Howley
as Lenny
- David Coyle
David Coyle
as Father Devine
- Brenda Winter
Brenda Winter
as Schoolteacher
Key crew
Directed by Margo Harkin, written by Margo Harkin and Stephanie English, produced by Tommy Collins.
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Hush-a-Bye Baby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Hush-a-Bye Baby – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hush-a-Bye Baby?
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The main cast of Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) includes Emer McCourt, Michael Liebman, Cathy Casey, Julie Rodgers and Sinéad O'Connor. The film was directed by Margo Harkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hush-a-Bye Baby released?
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Hush-a-Bye Baby was released on March 9, 1990 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Hush-a-Bye Baby worth watching?
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Hush-a-Bye Baby (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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