Mickybo and Me (2005)
We all need heroes
The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.
Director: Terry Loane
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 25, 2005
Cast
- John Joe McNeill - Mickybo
- Niall Wright - Jonjo
- Adrian Dunbar - Mickybo's Da
- Ciarán Hinds - Jonjo's Da
- Gina McKee - Jonjo's Ma
- Julie Walters - Mickybo's Ma
- Susan Lynch - Torch Woman
- Owen O'Neill - Adult Mickybo
- Laine Megaw - Auntie Rita
- Michael McElhatton - Mechanic
Screenplay
- Owen McCafferty
- Terry Loane
- Owen McCafferty (Theatre Play)
Music: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Roman Osin
Editing: Scott Thomas
Production: New Moon Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Northern Ireland Screen, Universal Pictures UK, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, WT² Productions
Country: France, United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, northern ireland, belfast, north ireland
More Films by Director: Terry Loane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mickybo and Me about?
- The film tells the story of two boys who become friends at the start of the Troubles in 1970. The boys share an obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, with the consequence that they run away to Australia.
- Who directed Mickybo and Me?
- Mickybo and Me was directed by Terry Loane.
- Who stars in Mickybo and Me?
- Mickybo and Me stars John Joe McNeill, Niall Wright, Adrian Dunbar, Ciarán Hinds, Gina McKee, Julie Walters.
- How long is Mickybo and Me?
- Mickybo and Me has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Mickybo and Me?
- Mickybo and Me is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Mickybo and Me produced?
- Mickybo and Me was produced in France, United Kingdom, Ireland.