Rooney (film)
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom]] |
| Language | English |
Rooney is a 1958 British comedy film directed by George Pollock and starring John Gregson, Muriel Pavlow and Barry Fitzgerald.[1] It was based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Catherine Cookson.[2]
Plot
The film depicts the life of James Ignatius Rooney, a Gaelic sportsman at the weekends, and a Dublin rubbish collector during the week.[3]
Cast
- John Gregson as James Ignatius Rooney
- Muriel Pavlow as Maire Hogan
- Barry Fitzgerald as Grandfather
- June Thorburn as Doreen O'Flynn
- Noel Purcell as Tim Hennessy
- Marie Kean as Mrs. O'Flynn
- Liam Redmond as Mr. Doolan
- Jack MacGowran as Joe O'Connor
- Eddie Byrne as Mickey Hart
- Philip O'Flynn as Paddy Ryan
- Harold Goldblatt as Police Inspector
- Pauline Delaney as Mrs. Wall
- Godfrey Quigley as Tom Reilly
- Irene Browne as Mrs. Manning ffrench
- Joan Phillips as Sheila O'Flynn
Production
Clive Donner said he was offered the job of directing the film after having made his feature debut with The Secret Place but he turned it down.[4]
Critical reception
Allmovie found the film "Stronger on characterisation than plot," noting that "The film is at its best when the camera roams around the misty streets of Dublin, and at its worst when it pauses for sentiment."[7]
Box office
Kinematograph Weekly listed it as being "in the money" at the British box office in 1958.[8]
References
- ^ "Rooney (1958)". Archived from the original on 14 January 2009.
- ISBN 9783110951943– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9783110951943– via Google Books.
- ^ Fowler, Roy (8 March 2000). "Interview with Clive Donner - Side Ten". British Entertainment History Project. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Movie Review -- Screen: Irish Comedy; John Gregson Starred in Sutton's 'Rooney' - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Rooney – review - cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online". Radio Times.
- ^ "Rooney (1958) - George Pollock - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ Billings, Josh (18 December 1958). "Others in the Money". Kinematograph Weekly. p. 7.
External links
- Rooney at IMDb
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