Kings
"A group of men reunite for a friend's funeral."
Originally released in 2007. Kings is a drama film. directed by Tommy Collins. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, and Brendan Conroy
Synopsis
In the mid 1970s a group of young men leave the Connemara Gaeltacht, bound for London and filled with ambition for a better life. After thirty years, they meet again at the funeral of their youngest friend, Jackie. The film intersperses flashbacks of a lost youth in Ireland with the harsh realities of modern life. For some the thirty years has been hard, working in building sites across Britain. Slowly the truth about Jackie's death become clear and the friends discover they need each other more than ever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
GA
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- GA
Production Companies
- Newgrange Pictures
- Green Park Films
- De Facto Fiction Films
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings about?
In the mid 1970s a group of young men leave the Connemara Gaeltacht, bound for London and filled with ambition for a better life. After thirty years, they meet again at the funeral of their younges...
Who directed Kings?
Kings was directed by Tommy Collins.
How long is Kings?
Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Kings released?
Kings was released on September 21, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kings?
The main cast of Kings includes Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Brendan Conroy, Donncha Crowley, Barry Barnes.