Orphans (1998): Cast & Box Office
Orphans is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Peter Mullan, starring Alex Norton as Hanson, Stephen McCole and Maureen Carr. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $54,754 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Peter Mullan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Antoinine Green Bridge
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Orphans About?
The premise of Orphans without spoilers.
When four siblings return to Glasgow for their mother’s funeral, each confronts grief in his or her own way—some tender, others unsettling. As a looming thunderstorm threatens the city, tensions rise and the family’s unresolved burdens surface, forcing them to face loss and each other.
Orphans Cast & Characters
Alex Norton leads the cast as Hanson, with Stephen McCole as John and Maureen Carr as Minnie. Directed by Peter Mullan; 52 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Mullan
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Alex Norton as Hanson -
Stephen McCole as John -
Maureen Carr as Minnie - Gary Lewis as Thomas
Also Starring in Orphans
· 48 more- Douglas Henshall Michael
- Dave Anderson Uncle Ian
- John Comerford Ed, Carole's Dad
- Laurie Ventry Henry
- Frank Gallagher Tanga
- Mary Jane Wells PC McGiffen
- Gilbert Martin Frank
- Malcolm Shields DD Duncan
- Jan Wilson Sandra
- Paul Doonan Lenny
- Seamus Ball Father Fitzgerald
- James Casey Peachy (Cheeky Boy in Street)
- Sheila Donald Mrs Finch
- Robert W. Carr Mr. Leitch (Undertaker)
- Jim Twaddale Liam
- Louise Dunn Moira
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- Michael Sharpe David
- Deirdre Davis Alison, Carole's Mum
- Eric Barlow Mr Bell
- Tam White Alistair (taxi driver)
- Steven Singleton Seamus
- Stephen Docherty Alastair
- Joel Strachan Neil
- Ann Swan Mother of Family
- Rosemarie Stevenson Sheila
- Laura O'Donnell Carole
- Frances Carrigan Mrs Bell
- Judith A. Williams Amanda, Babysitter
- Martha Leishman Alice
- Sarah Hepburn Louise, Carole's Sister
- Lenny Mullan Julian
- June Brogan Mona
- Linda Cuthbert (Linda Jane Devlin) Evelyn
- Lex Keith Themselves
- Hugh Ferris Themselves
- Vanya Eadie Maria
- Dorothy Jane Stewart Margaret
- Michael Mallon Rab
- Alan Gracie James
- Lee-Ann McCran Anne Marie
- Debbie Welsh Melissa
- Donna Chalmer Bernadette
- Catherine Connell Angela
- Luke Coulter Paper Boy
- Kate Brailsford Deaf Boy's Mum
- Helen Devon Jessica
- Josie Aitken Sheridan Duncan's Baby
- Jenny Swan Aunt Geraldine
Orphans Box Office
Orphans grossed $54,754 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$54.8K
- US & Canada
- $54.8K
Orphans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Orphans.
Cars in Orphans
15 cars on screen, including the 1987 Bedford Rascal and the 1982 Leyland Olympian.
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1987 Bedford Rascal Main role -
1982 Leyland Olympian Minor role -
1996 LTI Fairway Minor role -
1995 Peugeot 306 Minor role
Orphans Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “四孤儿” and “고아”.
- Also known as
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- 四孤儿
- 고아
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Orphans FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Orphans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Orphans?
Orphans runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Orphans released?
Orphans was released on September 3, 1998.
Who directed Orphans?
Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan.
More films by Peter Mullan Who is in the cast of Orphans?
Orphans stars Alex Norton as Hanson, Stephen McCole as John and Maureen Carr as Minnie, among 52 credited actors.
How much did Orphans make at the box office?
Orphans grossed $54,754 worldwide.
Does Orphans have a post-credit scene?
No. Orphans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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