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A black and bloody Irish comedy. - Six Shooter
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Title: Six Shooter

Release Date: 14 Oct 2004

Runtime: 27m

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime

Director: Film4 Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Missing in Action Films, Funny Farm Films, Fantastic Films

Production Companies: Film4 Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Missing in Action Films, Funny Farm Films, Fantastic Films

Overview: Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (248 votes)

Cast

  • Donnelly: Brendan Gleeson
  • Kid: Rúaidhrí Conroy
  • Man: David Wilmot
  • Woman: Aisling O'Sullivan
  • Chief Guard: Gary Lydon
  • Cashier: Domhnall Gleeson
  • Doctor: David Murray
  • Short Man: David Pearse
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