Poitín
1978 · Movie · 65 min. · Ireland
A potting maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardai in Connemara. This film, made in Connemara and involving its people, involves the trials and tribulations of the elusive “poitín” maker and his accomplices providing along the way an unsentimental view of life in the west, with all its humor and hardship.
Direction Bob Quinn
Cast Cyril Cusack · Donal McCann · Niall Toibin · Mairead Ni Chonghaile · Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta · Macdara Ó Fátharta · Mick Lally · Seán Ó Coisdealbha · Tomás MacEoin · Bairbre Uí Dhonncha · Colm Bairéad
Soundtrack Roger Doyle
Screenplay Colm Bairead
Cinematography Seamus Deasy
Original title Poitín
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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