Three Wishes for Jamie (1987)
Adapted from Charles O'Neal's 1949 book, this follows the lighthearted adventures of a late 19th Century young man named Jamie McGrew, the three wishes granted to him in a dream by a fairy queen, and the unusual way they come true. His first is for travel (he goes from Ireland to a life of horse trading in Georgia); his second, to marry the girl of his dreams; the third, a son with the gift of poetry and the ability to speak in the ancient Gaelic tongue.
Director: Robert Young
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: March 9, 1987
Cast
- Jack Warden - Owen Tavish
- Stevan Rimkus - Jamie McGrew
- Anna Livia Ryan - Maeve Harrigan
- David Healy - Father Kerry
- Peter Marinker - Standish Bunn
- Ed Bishop - Proddy
- Benjie Lawrence - Kevin Shiel Callahan McGrew
- Liam O'Callaghan - Shiel Harrigan
- Barry Lynch - Dennis McGrew
- Derry Power - Dan McGrew
Screenplay
- Lawrence Roman
- Charles O'Neal (Novel)
Music: Paddy Moloney
Cinematography: Bob Edwards
Editing: Terry Maisey
Production: Columbia Pictures Television, Hill-St. Johns Films, HTV
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, ireland, wishes
More Films by Director: Robert Young
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Three Wishes for Jamie about?
- Adapted from Charles O'Neal's 1949 book, this follows the lighthearted adventures of a late 19th Century young man named Jamie McGrew, the three wishes granted to him in a dream by a fairy queen, and the unusual way they come true. His first is for travel (he goes from Ireland to a life of horse trading in Georgia); his second, to marry the girl of his dreams; the third, a son with the gift of poetry and the ability to speak in the ancient Gaelic tongue.
- Who directed Three Wishes for Jamie?
- Three Wishes for Jamie was directed by Robert Young.
- Who stars in Three Wishes for Jamie?
- Three Wishes for Jamie stars Jack Warden, Stevan Rimkus, Anna Livia Ryan, David Healy, Peter Marinker, Ed Bishop.
- How long is Three Wishes for Jamie?
- Three Wishes for Jamie has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Three Wishes for Jamie?
- Three Wishes for Jamie is a Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Three Wishes for Jamie produced?
- Three Wishes for Jamie was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.