Waking Ned (1998)

Name: Waking Ned
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1998
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, Brendan Dempsey

1h 31m France, United Kingdom

Comedy

Plot

In the charming village of Tullymore, the unexpected death of Ned Devine from sheer astonishment after winning the lottery sets off a wild chain of events. Determined to get their hands on the jackpot, the cunning locals hatch a plan to impersonate Ned and claim the prize for themselves. As they navigate the challenges of deceit and camaraderie, the community is forced to confront their desires and the bonds that tie them together. Their scheme leads to hilarious situations, revealing the lengths people will go for a chance at fortune.

Cast

Ian Bannen David Kelly Fionnula Flanagan Susan Lynch Brendan Dempsey James Nesbitt Paul Vaughan Maura O'Malley Robert Hickey Paddy Ward James Ryland Fintan McKeown Eileen Dromey Kitty Fitzgerald Dermot Kerrigan