Movie

Christmas Morning

(en)

1978

7m

Christmas Morning

Overview: Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.

Status: Released

Release date: May 1, 1978

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Production company:
  • AOF Productions

Top Cast

Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett

as Arthur McBride

Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

as Cousin

Godfrey Quigley

Godfrey Quigley

as Sergeant Napper

Don Foley

Don Foley

as Corporal Vamp

Patrick O'Neill

Patrick O'Neill

as Little Wee Drum...

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