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01 May 09 - 10:45 AM (#2622624) Subject: Irish Films: From: GUEST,Martin foster, Manchester, UK 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 mrtnfos@msn.com) |
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01 May 09 - 05:34 PM (#2622849) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: heric 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.) |
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01 May 09 - 05:48 PM (#2622854) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: Emma B 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 |
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01 May 09 - 08:16 PM (#2622926) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: GUEST,Beachboy fan 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. |
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02 May 09 - 06:09 PM (#2623279) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: GUEST,beachcomber 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. |
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06 May 09 - 02:10 PM (#2625622) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: GUEST Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know where these can be obtained on DVD Region 2 or PAL video? Thanks. Martin |
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07 May 09 - 06:31 AM (#2626125) Subject: RE: Irish Films: From: Micca 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. |