Overview

An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Irish Film & Television Award for Best Feature Film (2000) and the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Score (2000)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Original Score (2000)
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Box office
Grossed $13M worldwide against a $50M budget
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Based on
Based on Angela's Ashes
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by John Williams
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Michael Seresin and Chris Connier
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