Cast: Sean McGinley

Direction Mel Gibson

Cast Mel Gibson · Sophie Marceau · Patrick McGoohan · Angus MacFadyen

Synopsis Braveheart (1995) is a historical epic that draws inspiration from the life of the famed 13th-century Scottish hero, William Wallace. After returning to his native Scotland following the passing of a childless monarch, Wallace (Mel Gibson) encounters a tumultuous political...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Richard Harris · John Hurt · Sean Bean · Jenny Conroy

Synopsis The Field (1990) centers around the tenacious "Bull" McCabe, whose family has dedicated generations to cultivating a cherished plot of land. When the field's owner, a widow, puts it up for auction, McCabe is determined to secure it. However, a...

Direction Ken Loach

Cast Cillian Murphy · Padraic Delaney · Liam Cunningham · William Ruane

Synopsis The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006) follows the journey of two Irish brothers, Damien and Teddy, who find themselves on opposing sides of a brutal conflict. Set against the backdrop of Ireland's struggle for independence in 1919, the film...

Direction John Boorman

Cast Brendan Gleeson · Adrian Dunbar · Sean McGinley · Maria Doyle Kennedy

Synopsis The General (1998) chronicles the true tale of Martin Cahill, a legendary figure from Dublin's underworld. Cahill, known for his audacious heists, masterminds two daring robberies in Ireland with his crew. However, his exploits draw the scrutiny of various factions,...

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Liam Neeson · Aidan Quinn · Stephen Rea · Alan Rickman

Synopsis Michael Collins (1996) chronicles the tumultuous life of Michael "Mickey" Collins, from the tumultuous Easter Rebellion of 1916 to his tragic end. This sweeping narrative delves into the life of an IRA pioneer whose groundbreaking guerrilla strategies played a pivotal...

Direction Pearse Elliott

Cast Gillian Anderson · Robert Carlyle · Alison Finnegan · Bernard Manning

Synopsis The Mighty Celt (2005) follows the journey of Donal, a 14-year-old boy who becomes deeply engrossed in the world of greyhound racing. He finds employment at a kennel managed by Good Joe, who makes a compelling offer: if Donal's beloved...

Direction Gaby Dellal

Cast Peter Mullan · Brenda Blethyn · Sean McGinley · Jamie Sives

Synopsis On a Clear Day (2005) presents a heartwarming and poignant contemporary tale of healing and redemption set against the backdrop of working-class Glasgow. The film delves into the intricate effects of suppressed emotions through a beautifully crafted script. The narrative...

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Eamonn Owens · Stephen Rea · Fiona Shaw · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis The Butcher Boy (1997) follows the tumultuous journey of Francie (Eamonn Owens) and his best friend Joe (Alan Boyle) as they navigate their childhoods filled with imagination and play. However, their lives are marred by a harsh reality: Francie's father...

Direction John Simpson

Cast Lee Evans · Sean McGinley · Ian McNeice · Colin Salmon

Synopsis Freeze Frame (2004) follows the story of a man gripped by paranoia who meticulously monitors his own life through a surveillance system. His world is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly accused of a murder. The crucial evidence that...

Direction Tony Marchant · Anthony Byrne

Cast Anna Friel · Sean McGinley · Millie Gibson · Lorraine Burroughs

Synopsis Butterfly (TV Miniseries) (2018) follows the journey of 11-year-old Max, who identifies as a girl and expresses a strong desire to live her life as Maxine. The narrative centers around Max's estranged parents, Vicky and Stephen, as they navigate the...

Direction Aileen Ritchie

Cast Ian Hart · Sean McGinley · Niamh Cusack · Ewan Stewart

Direction Alex Holmes

Cast Denise Gough · Tom Hughes · Siobhán Cullen · Sean McGinley

Synopsis Paula (TV Series) (2017) follows the tumultuous journey of a young chemistry teacher whose life takes a dramatic turn after a brief, intense encounter with a charismatic but perilous individual. The story unfolds with an immediate, primal connection that quickly...

Direction Allan Cubitt

Cast Matthew Rhys · Ann Skelly · Jamie Dornan · Valene Kane

Synopsis Death and Nightingales (TV Miniseries) (2018) unfolds as a gripping narrative of passion, treachery, deceit, and retribution, all set against the backdrop of the Irish countryside in the year 1885. Spanning three episodes, this mini-series delves into the complex emotions...

Direction Jim McBride

Cast Cary Elwes · Timothy Dalton · Anthony Brophy · Maria Lennon

Synopsis The Informant (1997) centers around a former IRA assassin who strikes a bargain with the Ulster police, divulging the identities of his associates. This decision brands him and his family as traitors to the Irish cause. His wife, however, initially...

Direction John Boorman

Cast Brendan Gleeson · Kim Cattrall · Sinead Cusack · Ciarán Hinds

Synopsis The Tiger's Tail (2006) follows the intertwined lives of identical twins who were separated at birth. One twin, Liam, rises to prominence as a prosperous but overworked property developer in modern-day Ireland, embodying the country's newfound materialism. The other twin,...

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Stephen Rea · Alfred Molina · Rosana Pastor · Brendan Gleeson

Direction Thomas Robert Lee

Cast Catherine Walker · Hannah Emily Anderson · Jared Abrahamson · Sean McGinley

Synopsis The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw (2020) follows the harrowing tale of a mother and her daughter who find themselves under the dark cloud of suspicion in their deeply religious rural community. Accused of practicing witchcraft, the pair must navigate the...

Direction Paddy Breathnach

Cast Lindsey Haun · Jack Huston · Max Kasch · Maya Hazen

Synopsis Shrooms (2007) follows six friends who journey to the lush, mysterious woods of Ireland with the intention of foraging for hallucinogenic mushrooms and experiencing their psychedelic effects. As they venture deeper into the forest, they encounter peculiar locals and a...

Direction Ben Hopkins

Cast Noah Taylor · Stuart Townsend · Sean McGinley · Embeth Davidtz

Synopsis Simon Magus (1999) centers around Simon, a man shunned by his Jewish community due to his assertions that he communicates with the devil and possesses the power to curse crops. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Dovid, seeking to...

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Sean McGinley · Ger Ryan · Neili Conroy · Barry Ward

Synopsis Family (TV Miniseries) (1994) delves into the intimate lives of a Dublin couple and their four children, offering a detailed and emotional exploration of their dynamics and challenges. The miniseries, spanning four episodes, provides an in-depth look at the complexities...