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The Commitments (1991)

"They had nothing to lose, they risked it all."

7.319911h 58mEN
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Directed by Alan Parker

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

EN

Release

August 14, 1991

Director

Alan Parker

Official Trailer

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Overview

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) a...

Cast

Robert Arkins

Robert Arkins

Jimmy Rabbitte

Michael Aherne

Michael Aherne

Steven Clifford

Angeline Ball

Angeline Ball

Imelda Quirke

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Natalie Murphy

Dave Finnegan

Dave Finnegan

Mickah Wallace

Bronagh Gallagher

Bronagh Gallagher

Bernie McGloughlin

Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard

Outspan Foster

Félim Gormley

Félim Gormley

Dean Fay

Johnny Murphy

Johnny Murphy

Joey 'The Lips' Fagan

Dick Massey

Dick Massey

Billy Mooney

Andrew Strong

Andrew Strong

Deco Cuffe

Ken McCluskey

Ken McCluskey

Derek Scully

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Commitments (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Commitments. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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