Poitín, boat trade scene

"Poitín" (1977) was the first feature film to be made entirely in the Irish language. It was also the first recipient of a film script ... all » grant from the Arts Council of Ireland. Starring Cyril Cusack, Niall Toibin and Donal McCann, the film was written, directed and edited by Bob Quinn, and shot by Seamus Deasy. For more information about this and other works of Bob Quinn and Cinegael, visit www.conamara.org.

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[tumadoireacht]

why is bob quinn not acclaimed?

[CLoLynch]

A classic, Kings is a worthy bedfellow.

[hollymarg]

The spud battle scene and garda barracks scene are my 2 favourites. Donal McCann and Niall Toibin were fantastic in this film. Great film....definitely in my top 5.

Maith thu Bob Quinn:-)

[mleen144]

real funny, especially the guards barracks, shame about the dog! cyril cusack - one of the greats.

[bigfellalixnaw]

that is proper irish spoken there not like the polished stuff we are learning nowadays

[bigfellalixnaw]

B'in e claiseacah i mo thuairim.

[Seamus616]

what a film. the reaction of outrage and shock it recieved just makes it better.

[bythebluestofseas]

This film is in my top ten of best ever films.

[Seamus616]

Brilliant

[SkrivnostBratovGrimm]

That's such a cute doggy!!!!