Irish Films:

Subject: Irish Films:
From: GUEST,Martin foster, Manchester, UK
Date: 01 May 09 - 10:45 AM

Hi there,

I am looking for the following Irish films/dramas that have been on TV in the past but do not seem to be available on DVD:-

Rooney - 1958 I think starring John Gregson
The risisng of the moon - 1950s by John Ford
The ballroom of romance - 1982 I think made for TV starring Brenda Fricker
Amongst Women - 1990s made for TV short series RTE


Any information on where I could obtain or borrow these on video or DVD would be very welcome.

Thank you.

Martin Foster
(Email [e-mail])

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: heric
Date: 01 May 09 - 05:34 PM

The Rising of the Moon is sold in the US for $24.99 here:

http://www.learmedia.ca/product_info.php/products_id/1168

Maybe that won't help you. (But now I want it.)

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: Emma B
Date: 01 May 09 - 05:48 PM

I saw the Ballroom of Romance and recently tried to find a recording too for a friend - the original short story on which it was based is still in print I think

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: GUEST,Beachboy fan
Date: 01 May 09 - 08:16 PM

The very first film made by the Irish film industry was in the 1920's. It was called "The Dawn". Actually it wasn't that bad.

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: GUEST,beachcomber
Date: 02 May 09 - 06:09 PM

The Ballroom of Romance was from a short story by William Trevor.
The same Director/Adapter , Pat O'Connor , also filmed Trevors "One of Ourselves" for TV and "Fools of 'Fortune (latter with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Julie Cristie.

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: GUEST
Date: 06 May 09 - 02:10 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know where these can be obtained on DVD Region 2 or PAL video?

Thanks.

Martin

Subject: RE: Irish Films:
From: Micca
Date: 07 May 09 - 06:31 AM

Martin, have you looked in The IMDB? Here they list both film and TV and usually have a link if it is available for sale.