The Craic (1999)
The bad guys want them dead. Immigration want them out. All they want is a good time.
When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
Director: Ted Emery
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: April 29, 1999
Cast
- Jimeoin - Fergus Montagu
- Alan McKee - Wesley Murray
- Colin Hay - Barry
- Bob Franklin - Bob
- Robert Morgan - Colin/Steven Philips
- Nicholas Bell - Derek Johnson
- Jane Hall - Alice
- Catherine Arena - Erica
- Geoff Paine - Russell
- Kate Gorman - Margo
Screenplay
- Jimeoin (Screenplay)
- Alan Pentland (Script Editor)
- Bob Franklin (Script Consultant)
Music: Ricky Edwards
Editing: Michael Collins
Production: Foster Gracie, Geffer Notice, Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
sydney, australia, friendship, surfing, beach, escape, immigration law, male friendship, backpacker, northern ireland, run away, television set, kombi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Craic about?
- When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
- Who directed The Craic?
- The Craic was directed by Ted Emery.
- Who stars in The Craic?
- The Craic stars Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay, Bob Franklin, Robert Morgan, Nicholas Bell.
- How long is The Craic?
- The Craic has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Craic?
- The Craic is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Craic produced?
- The Craic was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Craic?
- The themes of The Craic include: Friendship and Bonds.