A Man of No Importance(1994)
An extraordinary tale of an ordinary hero
A Man of No Importance Synopsis
Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.
A Man of No Importance (1994) is a comedy and drama film directed by Suri Krishnamma, released on December 24, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, Michael Gambon and Tara Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Suri Krishnamma
- Writers:
- Barry Devlin
- Producers:
- Jonathan Cavendish
- Cinematographer:
- Ashley Rowe
- Composer:
- Julian Nott
- Production:
- Majestic Films International, BBC Film, Little Bird
- Revenue:
- $934,550
- Status:
- Released
A Man of No Importance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Alfred Byrne
Brenda Fricker
as Lily Byrne
Michael Gambon
as Ivor J. Carney
Tara Fitzgerald
as Adele Rice
Rufus Sewell
as Robbie Fay
Patrick Malahide
as Inspector Carson
David Kelly
as Christy Ward
Mick Lally
as Father Ignatius Kenny
- Anna Manahan
Anna Manahan
as Mrs Grace
- Joe Pilkington
Joe Pilkington
as Ernie Lally
Brendan Conroy
as Rasher Flynn
- Joan O'Hara
Joan O'Hara
as Mrs Crowe
Key crew
Directed by Suri Krishnamma, written by Barry Devlin, produced by Jonathan Cavendish.
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A Man of No Importance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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A Man of No Importance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man of No Importance online?
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A Man of No Importance (1994) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Man of No Importance?
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The main cast of A Man of No Importance (1994) includes Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, Michael Gambon, Tara Fitzgerald and Rufus Sewell. The film was directed by Suri Krishnamma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man of No Importance released?
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A Man of No Importance was released on December 24, 1994 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is A Man of No Importance worth watching?
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A Man of No Importance (1994) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.