Trojan Eddie (1996)
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25% of users liked it
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Set in Ireland, this beautifully rendered drama offers a fascinating portrait of a nomadic peddler who travels about the countryside selling housewares from his van. Trojan Eddie's unusual moniker comes from the logo upon his van. He works for John Power, the owner of several such traveling… More Set in Ireland, this beautifully rendered drama offers a fascinating portrait of a nomadic peddler who travels about the countryside selling housewares from his van. Trojan Eddie's unusual moniker comes from the logo upon his van. He works for John Power, the owner of several such traveling vans. Eddie, who is married with two children (and a mistress), wants to own his own business but lacks the means. He has just spent time in prison on robbery charges and now works as a partner with Dermot, Power's nephew. Power (the story's protagonist) attempts to deal with his overriding passion for the glorious traveler Kathleen. Trouble comes when Dermot tries to steal Kathleen from his uncle. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Written By
- Billy Roche
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- In Theaters
- Aug 29, 1997 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
This highly atmospheric film vividly brings to life the tensions and animosities of the traveller culture in rural Ireland.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It is worth seeing for the tremendous performances by the lead players .
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Cast
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Angeline Ball
as Shirley
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Brid Brennan
as Betty
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Brendan Gleeson
as Ginger
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Sean McGinley
as Raymie
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Stephen Rea
as Trojan Eddie
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Richard Harris
as John Power
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Aislín McGuckin
as Kathleen
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Stuart Townsend
as Dermot
- Angela O'Driscoll
- Jason Gilroy