The Disappearance of Finbar

Jul 25, 1997

1h 45m

★ 6.8

Overview

A dissatisfied teen disappears from his small town, leaving friends to wonder about his whereabouts.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Samson Films

Victoria Film

First City Features Ltd.

Channel 4 Television

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Cast

Danny Quinn

Luke Griffin

Finbar Flynn

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Michael Flynn

Sean Lawlor

Ellen Quinn

Marie Mullen

Pat Flynn

Eleanor Methven

Fergal Flynn

Conor Fitzgerald

Jodie Flynn

Aoife Doyle

Grandpa Quinn

Don Foley

Katie

Lorraine Pilkington

Ms. Byrne

Tina Kellegher

Detective Roche

Sean McGinley

Karl

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