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War of the Buttons|Gerard Kearney

War of the Buttons

Gerard Kearney and John Cleere
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Overview

Producer Puttnam and screenwriter Welland, the team who brought you CHARIOTS OF FIRE, bring you this youthful tale featuring a cast of young Irish unknowns. The youngsters of two neighboring Irish villages just can's get along. They have rules for their battles, thought: no stones in slingshots, and no fights too late in the day. This scenic and bittersweet tale presents a child's view of childhood, with amusing and touching results.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
John Roberts - Director
Eveanna Ryan
Gregg Fitzgerald
John S. Coffey
Gerard Kearney
John Cleere
Liam Cunningham
Colm Meaney
Kevin O'Malley
Johnny Murphy
Bairbre Dowling

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand, Mono Sound, Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 94
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 883316277676
  • Genre: COMEDIES
  • Rating: PG (MPAA)
  • Release Date: October 2010

Movie Reviews

Reviews:
"...A likeable children's film....John Roberts again shows a talent for handling young actors who deliver remarkable performances..." - 11/01/1994 Sight and Sound, p.55


"...WAR OF THE BUTTONS evolves in its tense and suspenseful climactic sequence that yields entirely fresh meanings....A fine little film studded with terrific acting..." - 09/29/1995 Los Angeles Times, p.F6

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