The Longest Ditch
Genres
Overview
The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
14 min
Release Date
2004-10-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Irish
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Stephen D'Arcy
Sonnie Murphy
Aonghus Og McAnally
Paddy Murphy
Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Sonnie's Mother
Lochlann Ó Mearáin
Pat O'Callaghan
Enda Oates
Sonnie's Father
Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Bos Tisdall
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