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Spin the Bottle

Spin the Bottle

Spin the Bottle

I'm still Rats from the flats. I used to have a little. Now I've f*** all.

2003•1h 13m•

★7.3(3 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

Rats is released from prison and needs to make some money; fast. To his dismay, things have changed dramatically during his absence; his mother no longer has time for him and his ex-bandmates alike. He wishes to help donate towards his obese aunty's trip to Lourdes. He struggles to find a job, yet never fails to find himself in a difficult situation.

Director

Writers

Ian Fitzgibbon, Michael McElhatton

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Main Cast

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

Rats

Simon Delaney

Simon Delaney

Keith

Liam Carney

Liam Carney

Gerry

Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald

Tomo

Bronagh Gallagher

Bronagh Gallagher

Teresa

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Anastasia

George Kearns

George Kearns

Blades

Kathy Downes

Kathy Downes

Sister Mary

Doreen Keogh

Doreen Keogh

Sister Ignatius

David Pearse

David Pearse

Strokes

Donal O'Kelly

Donal O'Kelly

Brains

Valerie Spelman

Valerie Spelman

Savannah

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon

Writing

Writer: Ian Fitzgibbon
Writer: Michael McElhatton

Production

Producer: Paul Donovan

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: John McPhillips

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Owen McPolin

Keywords

ireland

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "I'm still Rats from the flats. I used to have a little. Now I've f*** all."

#2

The runtime is 73 minutes (1h 13m).

#3

The film was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

#4

The screenplay was written by Ian Fitzgibbon and Michael McElhatton.

#5

The score was composed by John McPhillips.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Owen McPolin.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 54 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0367087.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Spin the Bottle

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Ireland

Production Companies:

Grand Pictures