Project Detail

On The Nose

Synopsis

Brendan, a porter at the Dublin Medical College, is plagued with financial strains and a gamblers' sordid past. Not only has he let down his wife, but also his daughter who desperately wants to go to university. However, never one to crumble, Brendon has a plan. He has found a 'golden goose' - an object with a hidden talent sequestered deep within the archives of the college which may provide the Midas touch Brendon so needs. This source has an uncanny knack for picking the winning horse at the local races.

Needless to say, Brendan and his colleagues intend to exploit this 'talent' to its fullest - risking everything on their ability to outwit the local bookies and other, rather more unexpected, obstacles. They are, quite literally, betting their futures 'On The Nose'. In a race against time they need just one last win to set themselves up - before the inevitable happens and their chance of happiness is snatched away from them forever.

Details

Year: 2001
Type of project: Features
Running time: 105 mins
Format: 35mm Kodak
Director: David Caffrey
Producer: Bill Thumm, William Turner
Co-Producer: Jennifer Moore, Dominic Wright
Editor: Roger Mattiussi
Screenwriter: Tony Philpott
Director of Photography: Paul Sarossy CSc
Sound: Iain Pattison
Composer: James Jamdrisch
Principal cast: Dan Aykroyd, Robbie Coltrane, Brenda Blethyn, Tony Briggs, Eanna MacLiam

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Cadence Entertainment

200-1152 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 4X2 Canada

T 1604 684 1133

Subotica Entertainment

The Coach House, 22 Aungier Street
Dublin 2 Ireland

T 353 1662 2226

Sales Company

Capitol Films Ltd.

23 Queensdale Place
London W11 4SQ
UK

T 020 7471 6000

films@capitolfilms.com

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