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Adam & Paul
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Adam & Paul

2004-08-27 · 86 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama

Adam and Paul are two young junkies living in Dublin and perpetually on the lookout for their next fix. During their search, they encounter various unsavoury characters and make some futile attempts at petty theft. As their day progresses, Adam and Paul get into a good share of trouble as they do whatever they can to score heroin, eventually running afoul of an imposing thug—who only drags them into more shady activities.

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Directors
Lenny Abrahamson
Production companies
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Element Pictures
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom MurphyTom MurphyPaul
Mark O'HalloranMark O'HalloranAdam
Michael McElhattonMichael McElhattonMartin (voice)
Mary MurrayMary MurrayOrla
Paul RoePaul RoeWayne
Deirdre MolloyMarian
Thomas FarrellSleeping Bag
Gary EganGeorgie
Ion CaramitruIon CaramitruEastern European Man
David HerlihyDavid HerlihyKittser
Eamonn HuntGringo
Joe HanleyJoe HanleyNoelie
Finbar FureyFinbar FureyOld man

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