Christmas Morning (1978)

9.0 May 1, 1978 7m Released
Music

Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.

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Cast

  • Paul Bennett

    Paul Bennett

    Arthur McBride

  • Paul Wilson

    Paul Wilson

    Cousin

  • Godfrey Quigley

    Godfrey Quigley

    Sergeant Napper

  • Don Foley

    Don Foley

    Corporal Vamp

  • Patrick O'Neill

    Patrick O'Neill

    Little Wee Drummer

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