The Run of the Country

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The Run of the Country

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

1995

1h 49m

6.2(11 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

17 members

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Albert Finney

Danny's Father

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Matt Keeslar

Danny

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Victoria Smurfit

Annagh

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Anthony Brophy

Prunty

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David Kelly

Father Gaynor

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Dearbhla Molloy

Danny's Mother

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Pat Kinevane

McQuade

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Vinnie McCabe

Annaghs Uncle

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Michael O'Reilly

Bouncer Patterson

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P.J. Brady

Carolan

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Declan Mulholland

Farmer

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Dawn Bradfield

Daphne

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Joe Hanley

Monkey

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Maureen Dow

Mrs. McKenna

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Eileen Ward

Mrs. Lee

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Joan Sheehy

Widdy McGinn

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Áine Ní Mhuirí

Danny's Aunt

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