When Brendan Met Trudy
Genres
Overview
Brendan is an earnest, introverted schoolteacher who, aside from his participation in the local choir, has only one passion in his life -- the movies. That is until he meets Trudy, a woman who is gregarious and adventurous beyond his imagination. His entire persona changes as he becomes enveloped in her carefree and sometimes dangerous world.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
2000-12-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
4
Peter McDonald
Brendan
Flora Montgomery
Trudy
Pauline McLynn
Nuala
Don Wycherley
Niall
Maynard Eziashi
Edgar
Eileen Walsh
Siobhan
Barry Cassin
Headmaster
Niall O'Brien
Judge
Rynagh O'Grady
Lynn
Ali White
Mary
Julie Hale
Female Choristor
Chris McHallem
Male Choristor
Jack Lynch
Conductor
Robert O'Neill
Dylan
Eoin Manley
Cyril
George McMahon
James
Sean Flanagan
Eric
Gabriel Byrne
Special Appearance
Charlie Bird
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