O'Donoghue's Opera(1998)
O'Donoghue's Opera Synopsis
In this mock opera infused with gallows humour, Ronnie Drew and his band of bohemian merrymakers, The Dubliners, re-enact the execution ballad ‘The Night Before Larry Was Stretched’. Larry finds himself caught in a hangman’s noose as just reward for being ‘the best burglar in all Ireland’. Made in 1965, the film remained uncompleted and unseen until its restoration in 1998.
O'Donoghue's Opera (1998) is a comedy film directed by Kevin Sheldon, released on March 7, 1998 with a runtime of 37m. It stars Ronnie Drew, Séamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan and Ciarán Bourke.
- Director:
- Kevin Sheldon
- Producers:
- Kevin Sheldon, Sé Merry Doyle
- Status:
- Released
O'Donoghue's Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronnie Drew
as Larry
- Séamus Ennis
Séamus Ennis
- Johnny Moynihan
Johnny Moynihan
Ciarán Bourke
Luke Kelly
Barney McKenna
Bobby Lynch
John Sheahan
- Marie Grehan
Marie Grehan
- Francie Grehan
Francie Grehan
- Helen "Bernie" Grehan
Helen "Bernie" Grehan
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Sheldon, produced by Kevin Sheldon and Sé Merry Doyle.
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O'Donoghue's Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in O'Donoghue's Opera?
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The main cast of O'Donoghue's Opera (1998) includes Ronnie Drew, Séamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan, Ciarán Bourke and Luke Kelly. The film was directed by Kevin Sheldon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was O'Donoghue's Opera released?
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O'Donoghue's Opera was released on March 7, 1998 and runs for 37m.