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Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Rory O'Shea Was Here
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| Theatrical Performance |
| Total US Gross |
$23,844 |
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Synopsis
All his life, Michael Connolly (Steven Robertson) has lived in the residential care of Dublin's Carrigmore Home for the Disabled.
Michael has cerebral palsy, uses a motorized wheelchair, and has a significant speech impairment.
Most people find it difficult to make out what he is saying, and simply stop trying.
But Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy), a new arrival at Carrigmore, is able to understand Michael.
But all Rory has are the use of two of his fingers, partial movements of his head ... and unlimited use of his mouth.
These two young men form a friendship that empowers them to look beyond Carrigmore and its inflexible supervisor Eileen (Brenda Fricker).
After the rebellious and outspoken Rory masterminds a field trip to a pub and nightclub, Michael is emboldened and motivated to finesse an appeal to Ability Ireland for a personal-assistance grant.
His appeal is successful, enabling the two friends to move into a flat of their own and recruit the disarming Siobhán (Romola Garai) to assist them with their daily needs.
Rory and Michael both develop growing feelings for Siobhán, and their rivalry for her attention only further accelerates their shared journey towards true independence and liberation.
Release Schedule
Friday, February 4, 2005: - New York, Los Angeles
February 18, 25, 2005: - Select cities
Cast
| James McAvoy |
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Rory O'Shea |
| Steven Robertson |
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Michael Connolly |
| Romola Garai |
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Siobhán |
| Brenda Fricker |
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Eileen |
| Alan King |
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Tommy |
| Ruth McCabe |
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Annie |
| Anna Healy |
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Alice |
| Tom Hickey |
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Con O'Shea |
| Sarah-Jane Drummey |
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Girl in Pub |
| Rachel Hanna |
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Girl in Pub |
| Emmet Kirwan |
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Angry Man |
| Pat Shortt |
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Nightclub Doorman |
| Stanley Townsend |
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Interview Panel member |
| Derbhle Crotty |
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Interview Panel member |
| Donal Toolan |
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Interview Panel member |
| Tony Kenny |
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Cabaret Singer |
| Keith Dunphy |
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Estate Agent |
| Michele Forbes |
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Fergus' Secretary |
| Gerard McSorley |
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Fergus Connolly |
| Eamonn Hunt |
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Foreman |
| Michael Higgins |
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Job Applicant |
| Frank McCusker |
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Job Applicant |
| Deirdre O'Kane |
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Job Applicant |
| Owen Monaghan |
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Job Applicant |
| Luca Verbist |
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Job Applicant |
| Conor McPherson |
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Job Applicant |
| Lauren Carr |
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Racing Kid |
| Paul Lee |
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Racing Kid |
| Jonathan Mitchell |
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Racing Kid |
| Keith O'Brien |
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Racing Kid |
| Michael Hayes |
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Garda Sergeant |
| John Finegan |
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Garda at Station |
| Adam Fergus |
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Declan |
| Mary Kate O'Flanagan |
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Geisha |
| Ofo Uhiara |
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Peter |
| Justine Mitchell |
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Doctor |
| Frank Corry S.M. |
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Priest |
Weekend Chart Record
| Date | Rank | | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
| 2/4/2005 |
75 |
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$6,079 |
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3 |
$2,026 |
$6,079 |
3 |
| 2/11/2005 |
99 |
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$2,215 |
-63.56% |
2 |
$1,108 |
$11,458 |
10 |
| 2/18/2005 |
83 |
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$7,851 |
+254.45% |
7 |
$1,122 |
$20,338 |
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