On The Nose

Synopsis

Brendan, a porter at the Dublin Medical College, is plagued with financial strains and a gamblers' sordid past. Not only has he let down his wife, but also his daughter who desperately wants to go to university. However, never one to crumble, Brendon has a plan. He has found a 'golden goose' - an object with a hidden talent sequestered deep within the archives of the college which may provide the Midas touch Brendon so needs. This source has an uncanny knack for picking the winning horse at the local races.

Needless to say, Brendan and his colleagues intend to exploit this 'talent' to its fullest - risking everything on their ability to outwit the local bookies and other, rather more unexpected, obstacles. They are, quite literally, betting their futures 'On The Nose'. In a race against time they need just one last win to set themselves up - before the inevitable happens and their chance of happiness is snatched away from them forever.

Details

Year

2001

Type of film

Features

Running Time

105 mins

Format

35mm Kodak

Director

David Caffrey

Producer

Bill Thumm, William Turner

Co-Producer

Jennifer Moore, Dominic Wright

Editor

Roger Mattiussi

Screenwriter

Tony Philpott

Director of Photography

Paul Sarossy CSc

Sound

Iain Pattison

Music

James Jamdrisch

Principal Cast

Dan Aykroyd, Robbie Coltrane, Brenda Blethyn, Tony Briggs, Eanna MacLiam

Genre

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 26th November 2005