Angela's Ashes

Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.

Average Score : 71.99

The hopes of a mother. The dreams of a father. The fate of a child.

Status: Released

Release Date: 1999-12-25

Geners Drama

Production Companies Universal Pictures Paramount PolyGram Filmed Entertainment David Brown Productions Dirty Hands Productions Scott Rudin Productions

Production Countries Ireland,United Kingdom,United States of America,

Run time: 145 minutes

Budget: $50,000,000

Revenue: $13,042,112