Christmas Morning
Tiernan Macbride1978-05-01
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7 min
Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Bennett | Arthur McBride | Unowned |
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Paul Wilson | Cousin | Unowned |
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Godfrey Quigley | Sergeant Napper | Unowned |
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Don Foley | Corporal Vamp | Unowned |
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Patrick O'Neill | Little Wee Drummer | Unowned |