Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.
Editing | Gerry Hambling | Editor |
Camera | Michael Seresin | Director of Photography |
Writing | Frank McCourt | Novel |
Sound | John Williams | Original Music Composer |
Writing | Laura Jones | Screenplay |
Directing | Alan Parker | Director |
Production | David Brown | Producer |
Production | Scott Rudin | Producer |
Production | Doochy Moult | Associate Producer |
Production | James Flynn | Co-Producer |
Production | Kit Golden | Associate Producer |
Production | Alan Parker | Producer |
Production | Adam Schroeder | Executive Producer |
Art | Jennifer Williams | Set Decoration |
Art | Jonathan McKinstry | Art Direction |
Production | John Hubbard | Casting |
Production | Juliet Taylor | Casting |
Art | Fiona Daly | Art Direction |
Art | Malcolm Middleton | Art Direction |
Production | Ros Hubbard | Casting |
Art | Geoffrey Kirkland | Production Design |
Production | Morgan O'Sullivan | Co-Producer |
Production | David Wimbury | Line Producer |
Camera | Chris Connier | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up | Consolata Boyle | Costume Design |
Production | Eric Steel | Executive Producer |
Writing | Alan Parker | Screenplay |