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Four Days in July

1984-11-29 Drama 1hr 36m

Two couples, one Catholic, one Protestant, exist on two sides of the chasm that is everyday life in Northern Ireland.

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Storyline

Two couples, one Catholic, one Protestant, exist on two sides of the chasm that is everyday life in Northern Ireland.

  • Released
    1984-11-29
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    1hr 36m
  • Genre
    Drama, TV Movie
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    BBC

Crew

Mike Leigh
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Kenith Trodd
Producer
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Cast

Brid Brennan

Brid Brennan
Colette
Des McAleer

Des McAleer
Eugene
Charles Lawson

Charles Lawson
Billy
Paula Hamilton

Paula Hamilton
Lorraine
Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea
Dixie McConville
Shane Connaughton

Shane Connaughton
Brendan
Eileen Pollock

Eileen Pollock
Carmel
David Coyle

David Coyle
Mickey
John Hewitt

John Hewitt
Mr Roper
Ann Hasson

Ann Hasson
Sister Midwife
B.J. Hogg

B.J. Hogg
Big Billy
Adrian Gordon

Adrian Gordon
Little Billy
John Keegan

John Keegan
Mr McCoy

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A Review by narrator56 9

Written by narrator56 on 2024-01-13

I realized I had watched this movie many years ago, as we have a lot of Mike Leigh's films, but though there were a few spots that sparked a... read more

I realized I had watched this movie many years ago, as we have a lot of Mike Leigh's films, but though there were a few spots that sparked a memory, I didn't recall enough to spoil the pleasure of watching it this time. It is a quiet movie, especially considering that it takes place during the Irish "Troubles," and that seems to have ruffled some reviewers' feathers. Me, I am always up for a slow-paced movie as long as I like the characters and there is some subtle wit and humor included, which this movie had by the bucketful. The only two actors I recognized I like, who were Charles Lawson from Coronation Street and Stephen Rea. They were good, but actually the entire ensemble cast more than carried their weight in this interesting character study. as for those that say nothing happens; well, if you can't get into the mood for a quiet movie, perhaps you should swerve this one and find a juicy body count movie. I would suggest you use captions if they are available. they talk fast sometime in their distinctive Irish accents.

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A Review by SPDonlan

Written by SPDonlan on 2024-07-20

A brief review, given the electoral changes that’re in it, in Norniron. With the last of his accomplished television films for the BBC, L... read more

A brief review, given the electoral changes that’re in it, in Norniron. With the last of his accomplished television films for the BBC, Leigh directs and, more impressively, writes with nuance on the sectarian divides of 1980s Belfast. Two couples – one unionist, one nationalist – are presented with evenhanded understanding, if not necessarily sympathy, before and after The Twelfth. With the best of British social realism, Leigh avoids the more romantic, didactic dualism of Loach/Laverty’s Irish films. The final scene is especially well-written and neatly directed. Come here to me, is there any chance of _Another Four Days in July_ (2025)?

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A Review by Peter McGinn

I realized I had watched this movie many years ago, as we have a lot of Mike Leigh's films, but though there were a few spots that sparked a memory, I didn't recall enough to spoil the pleasure of watching it this time. It is a quiet mov...

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A Review by narrator56 9

Written by narrator56 on 2024-01-13

I realized I had watched this movie many years ago, as we have a lot of Mike Leigh's films, but though there were a few spots that sparked a memory, I didn't recall enough to spoil the pleasure of wat...

read more
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A Review by SPDonlan

Written by SPDonlan on 2024-07-20

A brief review, given the electoral changes that’re in it, in Norniron. With the last of his accomplished television films for the BBC, Leigh directs and, more impressively, writes with nuance on t...

read more