The Best Man (1986)

The bar flies prepare for the big day with betting, boozing and banter. But will best man Billy break more than his ma’s heart before the wedding? This award winning drama set in Derry reflects the ordinary ways drinking affects friendships and marriages. It stars Seamus Ball as hapless best man and confirmed bachelor Billy. Described by Alexander Walker as a ‘boyo who tries to drag his marrying pal back from the alter into the drinking circle’s celibacy’. What will happen as Billy stirs up the marital troubles, misunderstandings and regrets that brew in the tension between the pull of the pub and the plea to come home?

Director: Joe Mahon
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 83 min
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Production: Northlands
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joe Mahon
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Best Man about?
The bar flies prepare for the big day with betting, boozing and banter. But will best man Billy break more than his ma’s heart before the wedding? This award winning drama set in Derry reflects the ordinary ways drinking affects friendships and marriages. It stars Seamus Ball as hapless best man and confirmed bachelor Billy. Described by Alexander Walker as a ‘boyo who tries to drag his marrying pal back from the alter into the drinking circle’s celibacy’. What will happen as Billy stirs up the marital troubles, misunderstandings and regrets that brew in the tension between the pull of the pub and the plea to come home?
Who directed The Best Man?
The Best Man was directed by Joe Mahon.
Who stars in The Best Man?
The Best Man stars Seamus Ball, Dennis McGowan, Mairead Mullan.
How long is The Best Man?
The Best Man has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Best Man?
The Best Man is a Comedy film.
Where was The Best Man produced?
The Best Man was produced in United Kingdom.