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The Secret of Kells
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The Secret of Kells

2009-02-09 · 79 min · ★ 7.4

Animation · Family · Fantasy

Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?

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Production details

Directors
Tomm Moore
Production companies
Cartoon Saloon, Gébéka Films, Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, France 2 Cinéma, Celluloid Dreams, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Ireland, France, Belgium
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,803,412

Top Cast

Evan McGuireEvan McGuireBrendan (voice)
Christen MooneyChristen MooneyAisling (voice)
Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonAbbot Cellach (voice)
Mick LallyMick LallyAidan (voice)
Liam HouricanLiam HouricanBrother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Paul TylakPaul TylakBrother Assoua (voice)
Michael McGrathAdult Brendan (voice)
Paul YoungPaul YoungBrother Square (voice)
Nora TwomeyNora TwomeyAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Alli McCannAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Clair FunchionAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Conor O'HalloranAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Gaelle HersentAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Marie ThorhaugeAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Sean Ono LennonSean Ono LennonAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Jonas HoffmannAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Fabian ErlinghäuserAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Kairen WalochAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
James O'HalloranAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)

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