30 May 2004
Something the Lord Made
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
Angela's Ashes
The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child.
An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.
Top Billed Cast
Emily Watson Angela McCourt
Robert Carlyle Malachy McCourt
Joe Breen Young Frank
Michael Legge Older Frank
Ciarán Owens Middle Frank
Ronnie Masterson Grandma Sheehan
Pauline McLynn Aunt Aggie
Liam Carney Uncle Pa Keating
Eanna MacLiam Uncle Pat
Shane Murray-Corcoran Young Malachy
Devon Murray Middle Malachy
Peter Halpin Older Malachy
Frank Laverty Young Paddy Clohessy
James Mahon Middle Paddy Clohessy
Laurence Kinlan Older Paddy Clohessy
Des McAleer Mr. Benson
Brendan McNamara Toby Mackey
Johnny Murphy Seamus
Maria McDermottroe Bridey Hannon
Gerard McSorley Father Gregory
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