Project Detail

The Wise Guy

Synopsis

Eleven year old Francis is a devout atheist, just like his parents. But when his parents suddenly separate, Francis realises that his family life is moving further away from what he knows and loves.
Alone and desperate for guidance, Francis takes refuge in the nearby woods where he encounters an unconventional mentor; a larger than life New York Gangster.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 min
Format
Digital
Director
Sam O'Mahony 1st Feature
Producer
Leon Coole
Executive Producer
Jon Beer, Brian J. Falconer, Ursula Devine
Editor
Stephanie McCutcheon
Screenwriter
Sam O'Mahony
Director of Photography
Thomas McKeown
Production Designer
Gillian Devenney
Sound
Chloe Dalzell
Composer
Mark McCambridge
Principal cast
Senan Jennings, Darrell D’Silva, Lisa Dwyer Hogg, Paul Mallon, Joanne Crawford, Dearbhaile McKinney

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Out of Orbit

51 Malone Road
Belfast
Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT9 6RY

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