

Dark Lies the Island
2019-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.5
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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- Ian Fitzgibbon
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- Egg Studios
- Countries
- Ireland
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- Released
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Charlie MurphySarah
Pat ShorttDaddy Mannion
Peter CoonanDoggy Mannion
Moe DunfordMartin Mannion
Jana MohiedenSaoirse
Tommy TiernanRichard TobinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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