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Christmas Morning (1978)

Name: Christmas Morning
Genre: Music
Released: 1978
Duration: 7 min

Directed by Tiernan Macbride

Music · 7m

Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.

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Cast

Paul Bennett Arthur McBride

Paul Wilson Cousin

Godfrey Quigley Sergeant Napper

Don Foley Corporal Vamp

Patrick O'Neill Little Wee Drummer

Crew

Director: Tiernan Macbride
Writer: Tiernan Macbride
Editor: James Morris

Details

Release date: 1978-05-01
Runtime: 7m
Genres: Music
Original language: EN
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Ireland
Production: AOF Productions