France / May 01, 1978 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Christmas Morning |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | AOF Productions |
| Release date | 1 maggio 1978 |
| Writer | Tiernan Macbride |
| Editing | James Morris |
| Cinematography | Seamus Corcoran |
| Assistant directors | Michael Colbert, Tiernan Macbride |
| Music | Paul Brady |
| Sound | Paul Brady |
Release dates
Limited release
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