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The Longest Ditch

The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.

14m2004

DramaHistory

Irish

Crew and Cast

Hugh FarleyDirector
Stephen D'ArcySonnie MurphyAonghus Og McAnallyAonghus Og McAnallyPaddy MurphyCaitríona Ní MhurchúCaitríona Ní MhurchúSonnie's MotherLochlann Ó MearáinLochlann Ó MearáinPat O'CallaghanEnda OatesEnda OatesSonnie's FatherSeán T. Ó MeallaighSeán T. Ó MeallaighBos Tisdall

Storyline

The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.

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Info

Original title
An Díog Is Faide
Status
Released
Released
1 October 2004
Runtime
14m

Production

Director
Hugh Farley
Writers
Hugh Farley
Studios
Espresso Films Limited
Countries
Ireland

Languages

Original
Irish
Spoken
Irish