Movie: The Ballroom of Romance

Top 10 Billed Cast

Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker

Bridie

John Kavanagh
John Kavanagh

Bowser Egan

Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack

Mr. Dwyer

Niall Tóibín
Niall Tóibín

Eyes Horgan

Brid Brennan
Brid Brennan

Patty Byrne

Mick Lally
Mick Lally

Dano Ryan

Ingrid Craigie
Ingrid Craigie

Eenie Mackie

Joe Pilkington
Joe Pilkington

Tim Daly

Pat Leavy
Pat Leavy

Madge Dowding

Robert Carrickford
Robert Carrickford

Fogarty

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  • Overview

    A lonely farmer's daughter hopes to find love at the village ballroom.

  • Release Date

    1982-01-01

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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