Three Wishes for Jamie

1987 1h 37m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Adapted from Charles O'Neal's 1949 book, this follows the lighthearted adventures of a late 19th Century young man named Jamie McGrew, the three wishes granted to him in a dream by a fairy queen, and the unusual way they come true. His first is for travel (he goes from Ireland to a life of horse trading in Georgia); his second, to marry the girl of his dreams; the third, a son with the gift of poetry and the ability to speak in the ancient Gaelic tongue.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jack Warden
Owen Tavish
Stevan Rimkus
Jamie McGrew
Anna Livia Ryan
Maeve Harrigan
David Healy
Father Kerry
Peter Marinker
Standish Bunn
Ed Bishop
Proddy
Benjie Lawrence
Kevin Shiel Callahan McGrew
Liam O'Callaghan
Shiel Harrigan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Young
Writers: Lawrence Roman
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Young, shot by Bob Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Terry Maisey 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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Jack Warden and Stevan Rimkus and Anna Livia Ryan carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0094139 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Young directs. Bob Edwards behind the camera. Terry Maisey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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139 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Robert Young, shot by Bob Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Terry Maisey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jack Warden and Stevan Rimkus and Anna Livia Ryan carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0094139 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.