A Man of No Importance (1994)

A Man of No Importance (1994) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
99 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1994 and produced in:
Ireland ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Suri Krishnamma

Written By:
Suri Krishnamma
Barry Devlin

Actors:
Albert Finney ..... Alfred Byrne
Brenda Fricker ..... Lily Byrne
Michael Gambon ..... Ivor J. Carney
Tara Fitzgerald ..... Adele Rice
Rufus Sewell ..... Robbie Fay
Patrick Malahide ..... Inspector Carson
David Kelly ..... Christy Ward
Mick Lally ..... Father Ignatius Kenny
Anna Manahan ..... Mrs. Grace
Joe Pilkington ..... Ernie Lally
Brendan Conroy ..... Rasher Flynn
Joan O'Hara ..... Mrs. Crowe
Eileen Reid ..... Mrs. Rock
Eileen Conroy ..... Mrs. Curtin
Maureen Egan ..... Mrs. Dunne

Synopsis:

A middle-aged Irish bus conductor with a passion for the writings of Oscar Wilde causes controversy when he attempts to stage Wilde's Salome in this period drama set in early 1960s Dublin. Alfie Byrne (Albert Finney) is a well-liked local figure, a life-long bachelor who charms his bus passengers with dramatic recitations of Wilde's poetry. One day, he spots a beautiful young woman named Adele (Tara Fitzgerald) who inspires him to attempt to stage Salome with her as the title character. Wilde's play inspires outrage amongst the more conservative members of the community, who attempt to shut Alfie down. Rather than giving in, however, Alfie chooses to be true to himself, a decision that forces him to face his true self, particularly his feelings towards his young, handsome co-worker Robbie Fay (Rufus Sewell).

Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.

Alfred Byrne is a closeted homosexual bus conductor in 1963 Dublin. His sister tries to find him a suitable woman, but his real passion is putting on amateur theater productions of Oscar Wilde plays. The film deals with his struggle, temptation, and friendships, and how they are affected by his homosexuality.

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