The Irishman
1978 · 108 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Romance
Paddy Doolan refuses to accept change. In a new century where the motor car is changing the way things are done, the stubborn Irishman, the last of the draught-horse teamsters, continues to haul timber the old way.
Directed by Donald Crombie · Written by Donald Crombie
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Cast
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Michael Craig Paddy Doolan -
Robyn Nevin Jenny Doolan -
Simon Burke Michael Doolan -
Gerard Kennedy Chad - L Lou Brown Will Doolan
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Tony Barry Rob Dalgleish -
Bryan Brown Eric Haywood -
Tui Bow Granny Doolan - M Marcella Burgoyne Mrs. Dalgleish
- A Andrew McGuire Grandpa Doolan
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Vincent Ball Bailey Clark - R Roberta Grant Mrs. Clark
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