O'Donoghue's Opera
Mar 07, 1998 · 37m
Director
Kevin SheldonOverview
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.
Cast of O'Donoghue's Opera
Crew of O'Donoghue's Opera
About O'Donoghue's Opera
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 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.
When was O'Donoghue's Opera released?
O'Donoghue's Opera was released on March 7, 1998.
How long is O'Donoghue's Opera?
O'Donoghue's Opera runs 37 minutes.
Who directed O'Donoghue's Opera?
O'Donoghue's Opera was directed by Kevin Sheldon.
Who is in the cast of O'Donoghue's Opera?
The cast of O'Donoghue's Opera includes Ronnie Drew (Larry), Séamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan, Ciarán Bourke and Luke Kelly.