O'Donoghue's Opera
Originally released in 1998. O'Donoghue's Opera is a comedy film. directed by Kevin Sheldon. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ronnie Drew, Séamus Ennis, and Johnny Moynihan
Synopsis
In this mock opera infused with gallows humour, Ronnie Drew and his band of bohemian merrymakers, The Dubliners, re-enact the execution ballad ‘The Night Before Larry Was Stretched’. Larry finds himself caught in a hangman’s noose as just reward for being ‘the best burglar in all Ireland’. Made in 1965, the film remained uncompleted and unseen until its restoration in 1998.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
0h 37m
37 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'Donoghue's Opera about?
In this mock opera infused with gallows humour, Ronnie Drew and his band of bohemian merrymakers, The Dubliners, re-enact the execution ballad ‘The Night Before Larry Was Stretched’. Larry find...
Who directed O'Donoghue's Opera?
O'Donoghue's Opera was directed by Kevin Sheldon.
How long is O'Donoghue's Opera?
O'Donoghue's Opera has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).
When was O'Donoghue's Opera released?
O'Donoghue's Opera was released on March 7, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in O'Donoghue's Opera?
The main cast of O'Donoghue's Opera includes Ronnie Drew, Séamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan, Ciarán Bourke, Luke Kelly.