Into the West (1993)
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80% of critics liked it
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72% of users liked it
(4,239 ratings)
Mike Newell directs Jim Sheridan's screenplay (based on a story by Tim Palmer) in this enchanting and magical modern-day fairy tale. Gabriel Byrne plays Papa Reilly, a widower who lives with his two young sons, Ossie (Ciaran Fitzgerald) and Tito (Ruaidhri Conroy), in the slums of Dublin. There… More Mike Newell directs Jim Sheridan's screenplay (based on a story by Tim Palmer) in this enchanting and magical modern-day fairy tale. Gabriel Byrne plays Papa Reilly, a widower who lives with his two young sons, Ossie (Ciaran Fitzgerald) and Tito (Ruaidhri Conroy), in the slums of Dublin. There seems to be no hope for their bleak existence until the children's grandfather (David Kelly) arrives. Accompanying him is a beautiful and imposing white stallion named Tir na nOg, a magical creature from ancient Irish legends. The stallion takes a shine to the boys and they love the horse in return. But a legion of corrupt police plot to impound the horse for the purpose of selling it to a rich businessman. Ossie and Tito sneak off to rescue Tir na nOg. Grabbing the stallion, they get their father and, as the police chase after them, they make their way west. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mike Newell
- Written By
- Jim Sheridan, David Keating
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1993 Wide
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media
Irish tearjerker with a hint of magic deals with loss.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Unassuming and mildly pleasant, but mostly unassuming.
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Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium
A family film in the truest sense of the word. Clever, wise, and endearing whether you have kids or not.
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Cast
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Gabriel Byrne
as Papa Reilly
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Ellen Barkin
as Kathleen
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Ciaran Fitzgerald
as Ossie
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Rúaidhrí Conroy
as Tito
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Patrick Doyle
as m
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David Kelly
as Grandfather
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Jamie Leonard
as ad
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Pauline Delaney
as Nan Connors
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Phelim Drew
as Sergeant Brophy
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Dave Duffy
as Morrissey
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Dave Finnegan
as Man Selling Car
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Clive Geraghty
as Smiley
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Brendan Gleeson
as Inspector Bolger
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John Kavanagh
as Hartnett
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Tim McDonnell
as Shopkeeper
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Colm Meaney
as Barreller
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Johnny Murphy
as Tracker
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Owen O'Gorman
as Cafferty
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Mark O'Regan
as Welfare Man
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Derry Power
as Hotel Clerk
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Anita Reeves
as Mrs. Murphy
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Tony Rohr
as Traveller
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Gladys Sheehan
as Woman in Lift
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Joan Sheehy
as Woman with Pram
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Stanley Townsend
as Rico
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Kevin Reynolds
as Reporter
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Dave Carey
as Resident
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Sean Lawlor
as Policeman With Riot
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Ray McBride
as Mr. Murphy
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Frank O'Sullivan
as Policeman
- Ros Hubbard
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Liam Cunningham
as Younger Policeman
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Joe Pilkington
as Detective
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Jim Norton
as Superintendent O'Mara
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Michael J. Sheridan
as Reporter
- John Hubbard
