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Dark Lies the Island
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Dark Lies the Island

2019-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Drama · Comedy

A long standing family feud rocks a small town that comes to a head when the Patriarch of the ruling family decides to upend the status quo. Married to a much younger woman who calls him Daddy, she loves his power but is still in love with her first love, Doggy who is Daddy’s estranged son! Doggy is a criminal running various shady businesses with his dimwit brother, Martin when a mysterious newcomer Richie arrives in town to shake things up. Now watch the fireworks start in this Fargo-esque delight!

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Directors
Ian Fitzgibbon
Production companies
Egg Studios
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charlie MurphyCharlie MurphySarah
Pat ShorttPat ShorttDaddy Mannion
Peter CoonanPeter CoonanDoggy Mannion
Moe DunfordMoe DunfordMartin Mannion
Jana MohiedenJana MohiedenSaoirse
John Quinn
Tommy TiernanTommy TiernanRichard Tobin

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