How Harry Became a Tree (2001)

  • NR
  • 09/13/2001 (CA)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

Overview

Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.

Goran Paskaljević

Director, Writer

Christine Gentet

Writer

Stephen Walsh

Writer

Zhengguang Yang

Writer

Cast

Colm Meaney's headshot

Colm Meaney

Harry
Adrian Dunbar's headshot

Adrian Dunbar

George
Cillian Murphy's headshot

Cillian Murphy

Gus
Kerry Condon's headshot

Kerry Condon

Eileen
Pat Laffan's headshot

Pat Laffan

Father O'Connor
Gail Fitzpatrick's headshot

Gail Fitzpatrick

Margaret
Maighréad Ní Chonghaile's headshot

Maighréad Ní Chonghaile

Maeve
Des Braiden's headshot

Des Braiden

George's father

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