

Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Overview
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema (Breathless, starring Richard Gere).
Top Cast

Colin Morgan
Earl Clancy

Calam Lynch
Gerald Clancy
Clara Crichton
Kate Clancy

India Mullen
Layla

Niamh Cusack
Mrs. Healy

Stanley Townsend
Harry Conway

Elaine O'Dwyer
Alma
Daniel Woodage
Vincent
Liam O'Brien
Dickie Wall

Ryan Burke
Joe Gorman
Cos Egan
Jack

Andrew Bennett
Sgt. Walsh
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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