Ireland / Jul 12, 1974 / Cork Film Festival
Philadelphia, Here I Come (1975)
Directed by John Quested
1h 35minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Friel contrasts Gar's cloistered emotional life with his gregarious social persona by portraying him as two distinct characters, a public self (Donal McCann) and a private self (Des Cave).
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Niall Tóibín | Con Sweeney |
| Pat Layde | Master Boyle |
| David Kelly | Conan O'Byrne |
| Niall Buggy | Ned |
| Eamon Morrissey | Joe |
| Donal Cox | Tom |
| Des Keogh | Dr. Francis King |
| O.Z. Whitehead | Ben Burton |
| Seamus Healy | Fisherman |
| Danny Figus | Boy in Shop |
| Donal Murray | Young Gar |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Philadelphia, Here I Come |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Meadowfilms Productions |
| Release date | 1 giugno 1975 |
| Executive producer | Jane C. Nusbaum |
| Production | John Quested, Gerry O'Hara |
| Writer | Brian Friel |
| Editing | Malcolm Cooke |
| Cinematography | Michael Reed |
| Assistant directors | John Quested |
| Camera operators | Michael Reed |
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| Additional photography | Michael Reed |
| Production design | Herbert Smith |
| Art direction | Herbert Smith |
| Set decoration | Herbert Smith |
| Music | Marc Wilkinson |
| Sound | Marc Wilkinson |
| Costume design | Josie MacAvin |
| Makeup | Josie MacAvin |
| Hairstyling | Josie MacAvin |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jun 01, 1975 / PG
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