

The Craic
1999-04-29 · 89 min · ★ 5.7
When Fergus and Wesley get in the bad books of a local rough in their home town in Northern Ireland they decide to flee to Australia. After making a new life for themselves in Sydney they soon outstay their visas and must go on the run again, this time from the immigration officials.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ted Emery
- Production companies
- Foster Gracie, Geffer Notice, Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
JimeoinFergus Montagu
Alan McKeeWesley Murray
Colin HayBarry
Bob FranklinBob
Robert MorganColin/Steven Philips
Nicholas BellDerek Johnson
Jane HallAlice
Geoff PaineRussell
Kate GormanMargo
Anne PhelanTruck Driver
Matt KingEnglish Guy
Alan BroughGlen
Jeremy KewleyWarm-up Man
Charles TingwellFarmer
Chris BidloAussie BarmanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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