The Best Years (2013)
In a city divided by History, Religion and Politics. Greed will Unite them.
Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
Cast
- Connor Barr - Burger Van Vendor
- Martin Kemp - Simon McKnight
- Leon Bearman - Jerome Jackson
- Enn Reitel - Father Jude Best
- Matt Healy - Jackie 'Giggles' McGarrigle
- Nigel Boyle - Dougie
- Ayden Callaghan - Frank Mallone
- Sarah Jane Honeywell - Crystal
- Anna Nightingale - Nadine McKnight
- Slaine Kelly - Atlanta Earle
Screenplay
Keywords
northern ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Years about?
- Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
- Who directed The Best Years?
- The Best Years was directed by Danny Patrick, Danny Ogle.
- Who stars in The Best Years?
- The Best Years stars Connor Barr, Martin Kemp, Leon Bearman, Enn Reitel, Matt Healy, Nigel Boyle.
- How long is The Best Years?
- The Best Years has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Years?
- The Best Years is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Best Years?
- The Best Years had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Best Years produced?
- The Best Years was produced in United Kingdom.