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Quirke

Quirke

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Quirke is the chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue – a charismatic loner whose job takes him into fascinating places as he investigates sudden deaths in 1950s Dublin. His pleasures in life are raw and deep, a drink, a smoke, good food, a woman: With one woman in particular – his adoptive brother's wife Sarah and the forbidden love that has shaped and dominated Quirke's life.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

23 November 2024

Country

Ireland

Cast

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Quirke

Nick Dunning

Nick Dunning

Malachy Griffin

Brian Gleeson

Brian Gleeson

Sinclair

Aisling Franciosi

Aisling Franciosi

Phoebe Griffin

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Inspector Hackett

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Judge Garret Griffin

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