Rent The Snapper (1993)
3.6 of 5 from 64 ratings
1h 31min
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- Synopsis:
- Sharon Curley is 20, works in a Dublin supermarket, lives at home and is pregnant. If that isn't bad enough, she adamantly refuses to name the father. In turn shocked, concerned, defensive, embarrassed and angry, her own father, Dessie, is determined to support her but as the small town is driven into a frenzy of gossip, his loyalty is soon put to the test. As speculation, suggestion and rumour mount will Sharon manage to keep her secret intact? Will Dessie continue to stand by his daughter and how will the 'snapper' be welcomed into the world?
- Actors:
- Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Eanna MacLiam, Peter Rowen, Joanne Gerrard, Colm O'Byrne, Ciara Duffy, Fionnuala Murphy, Deirdre O'Brien, Karen Woodley, Pat Laffan, Virginia Cole, Denis Menton, Brendan Gleeson, Ronan Wilmot, Stuart Dunne, Dylan Tighe, Caroline Boyle, Jennifer Kelly
- Directors:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Roddy Doyle
- Studio:
- 2 Entertain
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
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Dublin drama - The Snapper review by bootc
The Snapper is a gritty, very funny family drama focussing on the unthinkable in Ireland; an unmarried mother. Colm Meaney and Brendan Gleeson shine particularly in a good cast.
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