A Man of Few Words

Jun 4, 2000

0h 12m

★ 7.7

Overview

A father of the bride (Eamonn Hunt), usually a teetotaler, gets drunk to cope with the anxiety of delivering his reception speech, because he has a stutter. Mayhem ensues, and the wedding party, including the best man (Cillian Murphy), try to do damage control.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Best Man

Cillian Murphy

Paul

Johnny Ward

Father

Eamon Hunt

Kathleen

Dawn Bradfield

Uncle Charlie

Derry Power

Bridesmaid

Lesley Conroy

Photographer

Donncha Crowley

Groom

Colm Eaton

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