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Deirdre

January 1, 1965 0h 55m

Originally released in 1965. Deirdre is a drama film. directed by Michael Garvey. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Cyril Cusack, T. P. McKenna, and Fionnula Flanagan

Synopsis

The ancient story of the ill-fated Deirdre and the Sons of Usnach. Building on the many earlier literary retellings of the story, W. B. Yeats deliberately frames his 1906 play as an extension of the legend, writing a new death-tale for Deirdre that is also a personal statement about love, death, and the making of art. Goodreads

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1965 61 years ago
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Runtime 0h 55m 55 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deirdre about?

The ancient story of the ill-fated Deirdre and the Sons of Usnach. Building on the many earlier literary retellings of the story, W. B. Yeats deliberately frames his 1906 play as an extension of th...

Who directed Deirdre?

Deirdre was directed by Michael Garvey.

How long is Deirdre?

Deirdre has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).

When was Deirdre released?

Deirdre was released on January 1, 1965 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Deirdre?

The main cast of Deirdre includes Cyril Cusack, T. P. McKenna, Fionnula Flanagan, Denis Brennan.