The Best Years
In a city divided by History, Religion and Politics. Greed will Unite them.
Genres
Overview
Peace is declared in Northern Ireland after thirty years of troubles. The criminal empires that have existed during the troubles can no longer operate and are being shut down. George is released from prison and returns to his old working-class neighbourhood to resume his life and steer clear of trouble which includes his best friend Emmet. Nadine has also come back to Derry after many years away, she is the estranged daughter of the resident crime boss Simon McKnight and also George first love. When Emmet finds a bag of money belonging to a ruthless loyalist hit-man Giggles, George is compelled to help him one last time to return it. This step is too far and they are forced to enlist the help of a gang from the other side of the community.
Details
Budget
$1740000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
2013-04-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Connor Barr
Burger Van Vendor
Martin Kemp
Simon McKnight
Leon Bearman
Jerome Jackson
Enn Reitel
Father Jude Best
Matt Healy
Jackie 'Giggles' McGarrigle
Nigel Boyle
Dougie
Ayden Callaghan
Frank Mallone
Sarah Jane Honeywell
Crystal
Anna Nightingale
Nadine McKnight
Slaine Kelly
Atlanta Earle
Jason Gerard
George Best
Richard Hawley
Detective Sergeant Torks
Penelope Driver
Club promotional model
Kate Korbel
Nightclub dancer
Danny Ogle
Arthur Clock
Marc Pickering
Emmet Nelis
Amanda Smith
Restaurant diner
Jilly St. John
Melanie
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