O'Donoghue's Opera (1998)
In this mock opera infused with gallows humour, Ronnie Drew and his band of bohemian merrymakers, The Dubliners, re-enact the execution ballad ‘The Night Before Larry Was Stretched’. Larry finds himself caught in a hangman’s noose as just reward for being ‘the best burglar in all Ireland’. Made in 1965, the film remained uncompleted and unseen until its restoration in 1998.
Director: Kevin Sheldon
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: March 7, 1998
Cast
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ireland, irish music, short film, dubliners
More Films by Director: Kevin Sheldon
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O'Donoghue's Opera about?
- In this mock opera infused with gallows humour, Ronnie Drew and his band of bohemian merrymakers, The Dubliners, re-enact the execution ballad ‘The Night Before Larry Was Stretched’. Larry finds himself caught in a hangman’s noose as just reward for being ‘the best burglar in all Ireland’. Made in 1965, the film remained uncompleted and unseen until its restoration in 1998.
- Who directed O'Donoghue's Opera?
- O'Donoghue's Opera was directed by Kevin Sheldon.
- Who stars in O'Donoghue's Opera?
- O'Donoghue's Opera stars Ronnie Drew, Séamus Ennis, Johnny Moynihan, Ciarán Bourke, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna.
- How long is O'Donoghue's Opera?
- O'Donoghue's Opera has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is O'Donoghue's Opera?
- O'Donoghue's Opera is a Comedy film.
- Where was O'Donoghue's Opera produced?
- O'Donoghue's Opera was produced in Ireland.