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I Went Down (1997)

"One doesn't count, the other can't. Dis-organised crime."

5.919971h 47mEN
ActionComedyCrime

Directed by Paddy Breathnach

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

October 3, 1997

Director

Paddy Breathnach

Official Trailer

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Overview

Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who sends Git to Cork with another debtor, Bunny Kelly, to find a guy named Frank Grogan, and take him to a man with...

Cast

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Bunny Kelly

Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald

Git Hynes

Tony Doyle

Tony Doyle

Tom French

Peter Caffrey

Peter Caffrey

Frank Grogan

Antoine Byrne

Antoine Byrne

Sabrina Bradley

David Wilmot

David Wilmot

Anto

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

Johnner Doyle

Joe Gallagher

Joe Gallagher

Steo Gannon

Johnny Murphy

Johnny Murphy

Sonny Mulligan

Rachel Brady

Rachel Brady

Git's Girlfriend

Anne Kent

Anne Kent

Bunny's Girlfriend

Donal O'Kelly

Donal O'Kelly

The Friendly Face

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into I Went Down (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fresh out of prison, Git rescues a former best friend (now living with Git's girlfriend) from a beating at the hands of loan sharks. He's now in trouble with the mob boss, Tom French, who sends Git to Cork with another debtor, Bunny Kelly, to find a guy named Frank Grogan, and take him to a man with a friendly face at a shack across a bog. It's a tougher assignment than it seems: Git's a novice, Bunny's prone to rash acts, Frank doesn't want to be found (and once he's found, he has no money), and maybe Tom's planning to murder Frank, which puts Git in a moral dilemma. Then, there's the long-ago disappearance of Sonny Mulligan. What's a decent and stand-up lad to do?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of I Went Down. 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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