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Agnes Browne

Agnes Browne

When Agnes Browne's husband died, she discovered something amazing... Herself.

19996.21h 32m

Overview

Set in Dublin in 1967, the story of feisty woman, who along with her seven children, learns to cope with adversity after the unexpected death of her husband.

Directed by Anjelica Huston
Written by Brendan O'Carroll, John Goldsmith
Produced by Jim Sheridan, Arthur Lappin, Anjelica Huston
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Top Cast

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Agnes Browne

Marion O'Dwyer

Marion O'Dwyer

Marion Monks

Niall O'Shea

Niall O'Shea

Mark Browne

Ciarán Owens

Ciarán Owens

Frankie Browne

Roxanna Nic Liam

Roxanna Nic Liam

Cathy Browne

C

Carl Power

Simon Browne

M

Mark Power

Dermot Browne

Gareth O'Connor

Gareth O'Connor

Rory Browne

J

James Lappin

Trevor Browne

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Mr. Billy

Themes & Keywords

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About Agnes Browne

Agnes Browne is a drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of puberty, date, dublin, ireland, best friend, woman director. Directed by Anjelica Huston, it stars Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Niall O'Shea. Set in Dublin in 1967, the story of feisty woman, who along with her seven children, learns to cope with adversity after the unexpected death of her husband.

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