The Run of the Country

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The Run of the Country (1995)

R 09/22/1995 (US) Drama, Romance 1h 49m

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Sometimes, the most daring step to freedom is out the front door.

Overview

An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.

Shane Connaughton

Novel, Screenplay
Peter Yates

Director

Top Billed Cast

Albert Finney

Danny's Father
Matt Keeslar

Danny
Victoria Smurfit

Annagh
Anthony Brophy

Prunty
David Kelly

Father Gaynor
Dearbhla Molloy

Danny's Mother

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Near the border of Northern Ireland, an 18 year-old named Danny (Matt Keeslar) leaves home after the death of his mother due to friction with his gruff father, a local cop, (Albert Finney). Danny moves in with his free-spirited friend, Cocoa (Anthony Brophy), and learns the ropes of manhood, including a relationship with a girl from across the border, Annagh (Victoria Smurfit). When crises strike he finally comes to understand some things.

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