Movie: The Longest Ditch

Top 6 Billed Cast

Stephen D'Arcy
Stephen D'Arcy

Sonnie Murphy

Aonghus Og McAnally
Aonghus Og McAnally

Paddy Murphy

Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Caitríona Ní Mhurchú

Sonnie's Mother

Lochlann Ó Mearáin
Lochlann Ó Mearáin

Pat O'Callaghan

Enda Oates
Enda Oates

Sonnie's Father

Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Bos Tisdall

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    The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.

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    2004-10-01

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