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MOVIE • 2024

Ransom '79

Every second counts...

Veteran journalist Charlie Bird battles the debilitating effects of Motor Neurone Disease while trying to break one final story in the time he has left.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 1
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Documentary

Top Cast

Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird

Self

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Colin Murphy

Self

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Dave Rowe

Willie 'Four Goals' Magee

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Bertie Ahern

…

Ray Weafer

Ray Weafer

Undercover Garda

Tom Delahunty

Tom Delahunty

Follow Car Driver

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David Power

Producer

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Colm Quinn

Director

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John Kelleher

Producer

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Theatrical release date: May 24, 2024

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

May 24, 2024

Runtime

84 min

Language

English

Origin

Ireland

Budget

$500,000

Revenue

N/A

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