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13/11/2006
Irish Film 'The Tiger's Tail' Gets Set For Release
Irish film 'The Tiger's Tail' directed by the multi-award winning director John Boorman, will be released in Irish cinemas this weekend by Buena Vista International (Ireland).
The film stars Brendan Gleeson and Kim Cattrell as the leads with Sinead Cusack, Cathy Belton and Sean McGinley in supporting roles.
The Tiger's Tail is a black comedy thriller about a successful business in contemporary Ireland whose life begins to unravel when he encounters his doppelganger.
Premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival where it was described by Screen international as 'his most satisfying film since The General'.
The film was produced by Merlin Films with funding from the Irish Film Board, RTE and the UK Film Council, with international sales being handled by Moviehouse Entertainment.
(DS)
The film stars Brendan Gleeson and Kim Cattrell as the leads with Sinead Cusack, Cathy Belton and Sean McGinley in supporting roles.
The Tiger's Tail is a black comedy thriller about a successful business in contemporary Ireland whose life begins to unravel when he encounters his doppelganger.
Premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival where it was described by Screen international as 'his most satisfying film since The General'.
The film was produced by Merlin Films with funding from the Irish Film Board, RTE and the UK Film Council, with international sales being handled by Moviehouse Entertainment.
(DS)
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