Angela's Ashes
Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.
Drama
Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures
Emily Watson as Angela McCourt, Robert Carlyle as Malachy McCourt, Joe Breen as Young Frank, Michael Legge as Older Frank, Ciaran Owens as Middle Frank, J.J. Murphy as St. Vincent Man #2, Johnny  Murphy as Seamus, Ronnie Masterson as Grandma Sheehan, Pauline McLynn as Aunt Aggie, Liam Carney as Uncle Pa Keating, Eanna MacLiam as Uncle Pat, Shane Murray-Corcoran as Young Malachy, Devon Murray as Middle Malachy, Peter Halpin as Older Malachy, Frank Laverty as Young Paddy Clohessy, James Mahon as Middle Paddy Clohessy, Laurence Kinlan as Older Paddy Clohessy, Des McAleer as Mr. Benson, Brendan McNamara as Toby Mackey, Maria McDermottroe as Bridey Hannon, Gerard McSorley as Father Gregory, Eamonn Owens as Quasimodo, Phelim Drew as Rent Man, Brendan O'Carroll as Funeral Carriage Driver, Danny O'Carroll as Clarke, Alan Parker as Dr. Campbell, Stephen Marcus as English Agent