That They May Face the Rising Sun
Drama
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.
Director
Pat Collins
Writers
Eamon Little, Pat Collins, John McGahern
Stars
Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Ruth McCabe, Lalor Roddy
Language
English
Country
Ireland, United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
Barry Ward
as Joe Ruttledge
Anna Bederke
as Kate Ruttledge
Ruth McCabe
as Mary Murphy
Lalor Roddy
as Patrick Ryan
Sean McGinley
as Johnny Murphy
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Lola Mae McCormack
as Mags Murphy (Young Girl)
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Catherine Byrne
as Mrs. Maguire
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Phillip Dolan
as Jamesie Murphy
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John Olohan
as The Shah
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Breda Herlihy
as Mona Dolan
💰 Box Office
$834,606
Worldwide Gross
€2,000,000
Production Budget
🎯 Categories
Drama
📖 Synopsis
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.