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Poitín

Poitín

19787.01h 5m

Overview

A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.

Directed by Bob Quinn
Written by Colm Bairead
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Top Cast

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Michil

Donal McCann

Donal McCann

Labhras

Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Sleamhnan

M

Mairéad Ní Conghaile

Maire

Macdara Ó Fátharta

Macdara Ó Fátharta

Garda

S

Sean O'Coisdealbha

Ostoir

T

Tomas MacEoin

Amhranai

B

Bairbre Ui Dhonncha

Bean

J

Johnny Choil Mhaidhc

C

Colm Bairead

Feirmeoir

About Poitín

Poitín is a drama, crime film released in 1978. Directed by Bob Quinn, it stars Cyril Cusack, Donal McCann, Niall Tóibín. A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.

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