

Cowboys & Angels
2004-07-23 · 86 min · ★ 6.1
This story concerns a hapless civil servant who gets more than he bargains for when he moves into an apartment in Limerick with a gay fashion student and becomes a star on the catwalk. A contemporary story embracing the essence of what it is to be young in today's Ireland.
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Production details
- Directors
- David Gleeson
- Production companies
- Wide Eye Films, Peter Stockhaus Filmproduktion GmbH, FilmFörderung Hamburg, Octagon Films, Grosvenor Park Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Countries
- Canada, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 33,700
Top Cast
Michael LeggeShane
Allen LeechVincent
Amy ShielsGemma
Sean PowerFrankie
Frank KellyJerry
Nigel MercierInspectorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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