The End of the Counter

2012 0h 14m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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The End of the Counter captures the moment in 1965 when grocery shopping changed forever. Matt Melia transformed the experience when he put baskets in the hands of Irish housewives and gave them the run of the shop. With the birth of the supermarket, suddenly self-control was a vital commodity!

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Barry
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Darren Lynch
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Frances O'Halloran
self
Helen McDonagh
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Behind the camera

Director: Laura McGann
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Vinny Beirne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Barry and Darren Lynch and Frances O'Halloran carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2802902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Laura McGann directs. Vinny Beirne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Vinny Beirne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Barry and Darren Lynch and Frances O'Halloran carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2802902 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.