Da (1988): Cast
Da is a 1988 drama directed by Matt Clark, starring Martin Sheen as Charlie, Barnard Hughes and William Hickey. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Matt Clark
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Da About?
The premise of Da without spoilers.
A New York playwright travels to rural Ireland for his father’s funeral. While staying in his childhood home, the spirit of his father appears, forcing him to confront long‑buried memories—both tender and unsettling. Through these encounters he learns it’s never too late to open his heart and find forgiveness.
Da Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- character name as title
- nickname as title
- one word title
- based on a stage play
- based on a stage play based on a novel
- actor recreates his stage role
- father
- ireland
- psychological drama
- ghost
- father son relationship
- based on novel
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- independent film
Da Cast & Characters
Martin Sheen leads the cast as Charlie, with Barnard Hughes as Da and William Hickey as Drumm. Directed by Matt Clark; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Matt Clark
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Martin Sheen as Charlie -
Barnard Hughes as Da -
William Hickey as Drumm - Hugh O'Conor as Boy Charlie
Also Starring in Da
· 2 more- Doreen Hepburn Mother
- Karl Hayden Young Charlie
Da Also Known As
Also known as “Geçmişin İzleri”.
- Also known as
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- Geçmişin İzleri
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Da FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Da, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Da?
Da runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Da released?
Da was released on April 29, 1988.
Who directed Da?
Da was directed by Matt Clark.
More films by Matt Clark Who is in the cast of Da?
Da stars Martin Sheen as Charlie, Barnard Hughes as Da and William Hickey as Drumm, among 6 credited actors.
Does Da have a post-credit scene?
No. Da has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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