Angela's Ashes

Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.

Emily Watson

Angela McCourt

Robert Carlyle

Malachy McCourt

Joe Breen

Young Frank

Michael Legge

Older Frank

Ciaran Owens

Middle Frank

Ronnie Masterson

Grandma Sheehan

Pauline McLynn

Aunt Aggie

Liam Carney

Uncle Pa Keating

Eanna MacLiam

Uncle Pat

Shane Murray-Corcoran

Young Malachy

Devon Murray

Middle Malachy

Peter Halpin

Older Malachy

Frank Laverty

Young Paddy Clohessy

James Mahon

Middle Paddy Clohessy

Laurence Kinlan

Older Paddy Clohessy

Des McAleer

Mr. Benson

Brendan McNamara

Toby Mackey

Johnny Murphy

Seamus