The Best Man

Overview

The bar flies prepare for the big day with betting, boozing and banter. But will best man Billy break more than his ma’s heart before the wedding? This award winning drama set in Derry reflects the ordinary ways drinking affects friendships and marriages. It stars Seamus Ball as hapless best man and confirmed bachelor Billy. Described by Alexander Walker as a ‘boyo who tries to drag his marrying pal back from the alter into the drinking circle’s celibacy’. What will happen as Billy stirs up the marital troubles, misunderstandings and regrets that brew in the tension between the pull of the pub and the plea to come home?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1986

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Northlands

Cast

Seamus Ball,Dennis McGowan,Mairead Mullan

Director

Joe Mahon

Writer

Joe Mahon

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1735474