UK,
1998, 101 min
Directed by:
Peter MullanComposer:
Craig ArmstrongCast:
Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole, Seamus Ball, Alex Norton, Jan Wilson, Frank Gallagher, Maureen Carr, Paul Doonan (more)Plots(1)
Renowned Scottish actor Peter Mullan made his feature film directing debut with this fierce jet-black comedy of familial grief shot in and around the streets of Glasgow where he grew up. As four siblings reunite for the funeral of their mother, Orphans blends realist drama, wildly absurdist humour, and moving social observation. Gleefully unsentimental and taking wicked delight in subverting audience expectations, Orphans is a dark, dangerous, funny and extraordinarily touching modern classic of Scottish cinema. (Powerhouse Films)
(more)Cast
Douglas Henshall
UK
Best movies:
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Orphans (1998)
Gary Lewis
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Rosemarie Stevenson
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Stephen McCole
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Seamus Ball
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Alex Norton
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Jan Wilson
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Orphans (1998)
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Paul Doonan
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Dave Anderson
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