David Thewlis, Rachel Griffiths, Jason Isaacs

A married drunk (Thewlis) hooks up with the ex-girlfriend of a viscious local criminal (Isaacs). He gets booted out of home for his infedelity, has a murderer on his tail, and must try to write the st...( read more  read more... )ory of his life in order to save his journalism job. He gets help from a stripper dressed as a nun (Griffiths) and goes undercover dressed as Shaggy from Scooby Doo. He finds a drinking buddy in an American fellow journalist.

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Unrated, 110 min.

Directed by: David Caffrey

Release Date: August 14, 1998

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  • May 29, 2008
    very witty little film that not many people know about, which makes it better
  • April 10, 2008
    No sir, I don't like it.
  • January 25, 2008
    Laugh my ass of every time!
  • March 14, 2007
    A thoroughly enjoyed movie from the mouth and hand of the talented bangor writter Colin Bateman.

    Whilst living in Belfast itself and watching a mini cooper pull up beside Madisons hotel on Botannic Ave was surreal.

    The streets we walk involved in a witty movie.

    From star...( read more)t to finish Divorcing Jack demonstrates the dark wit found in the people from Northern Ireland.

    Dan Starkey the journalist that enjoys the drinking side of life more so than the working side, but at times is known throughout his life (within the books) to love the adrenaline rush that drives him to write.

    A brilliant film to be enjoyed by all, even if you are not from it was set or if you cannot understand the "lingo".. everyone is quick to learn.

    "f**kin jim reeves"
  • March 11, 2007
    BLACK, BLACK,BLACK but also a topical, funny love story
  • February 24, 2007
    Yet another raw but funny British movie.

    Ännu en rå men rolig brittisk film.
  • December 31, 2006
    A thoroughly enjoyable film. Really liked it. The Thewlis plus Jason Isaacs is never a bad thing (we'll get to Dragonheart later..), plus Rachel Griffiths in a nun outift. It's all good.

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