The Last of the High Kings (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Last of the High Kings is a 1996 comedy drama directed by David Keating, starring Jared Leto as Frankie Griffin, Emily Mortimer and Lorraine Pilkington. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $7,682 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- David Keating
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Parallel Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last of the High Kings About?
The premise of The Last of the High Kings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1977 Dublin, a city pulsing with Thin Lizzy and still stunned by Elvis's death, teen Frankie finishes his final exams and faces the uncertain road to adulthood. Convinced he'll fail, he spends the summer planning a beach party, dreaming about two unattainable girls, fending off an American family friend, and coping with his eccentric family.
The Last of the High Kings Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- 17 year old
- teenage boy
- dublin ireland
- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- barefoot male
- thin lizzy the band
- reference to milwaukee wisconsin
- male virgin
- loss of virginity
- summer
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- milwaukee wisconsin
- massachusetts
- homosexual
- gay
- priest
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- brother brother relationship
- year 1977
- high school student
- coming of age
- post coital scene
- rear nudity
- barefoot on street
- naked on street
- public nudity
- mentally challenged child
- reference to the high kings of ireland
- anti protestant
- nationalism
- high school
- politician
- playing pool
- irish accent
- rural setting
- teen movie
- 1970s
- repetition in title
- first time sex
- june 1977
- six word title
- american
- death of elvis presley
- death
- friend
- party
- exam
- beach
The Last of the High Kings Cast & Characters
Jared Leto leads the cast as Frankie Griffin, with Emily Mortimer as Romy Thomas and Lorraine Pilkington as Jayne Wayne. Directed by David Keating; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Keating
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Jared Leto as Frankie Griffin -
Emily Mortimer as Romy Thomas - Lorraine Pilkington as Jayne Wayne
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Catherine O'Hara as Cathleen
Also Starring in The Last of the High Kings
· 13 more- Gabriel Byrne Jack Griffin
- Christina Ricci Erin
- Colm Meaney Jim Davern
- Stephen Rea Cab Driver
- Vincent Walsh Bobby Gallo
- Des Braiden Teacher
- Jason Barry Nelson Fitzgerald
- Ciarán Fitzgerald Noelie Griffin
- Renee Weldon Maggie Griffin
- Karl Hayden Hopper Delaney
- Darren Monks Davy Dudley
- Peter Keating Ray Griffin
- Alexandra Haughey Dawn Griffin
More from David Keating
More films directed by David Keating: Cherry Tree and Wake Wood.
The Last of the High Kings Plot Summary
What happens in The Last of the High Kings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the last day of secondary school in the summer of 1977, in the charming coastal village of Howth, County Dublin, Ireland, Frankie (Jared Leto) finds himself overwhelmed by a mix of disappointment and uncertainty. As he prepares to leave school, Frankie is convinced that he has failed his final exams, which spells the end of his hopes for attending university and pursuing romantic relationships with classmates such as Romy (Emily Mortimer) and Jayne (Lorraine Pilkington). Despite feeling disheartened, he decides to go out with his friends that evening, trying to enjoy what little time he has left before confronting an uncertain future.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last of the High Kings, scene by scene
The Last of the High Kings Box Office
The Last of the High Kings grossed $7,682 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7K
- US & Canada
- $7.7K
How Well Do You Know The Last of the High Kings?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the teenage boy who is the film’s main character?
Cars in The Last of the High Kings
24 cars on screen, including the 1981 Fiat 131 Mirafiori Estate and the 1972 Ford Consul MkI.
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1981 Fiat 131 Mirafiori Estate Important role -
1972 Ford Consul MkI Important role -
1968 Wolseley 16/60 Important role -
1976 Dennis R-Series Minor role
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The Last of the High Kings FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Last of the High Kings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Last of the High Kings released?
The Last of the High Kings was released on December 6, 1996.
Who directed The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings was directed by David Keating.
More films by David Keating Who is in the cast of The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings stars Jared Leto as Frankie Griffin, Emily Mortimer as Romy Thomas and Lorraine Pilkington as Jayne Wayne, among 17 credited actors.
How much did The Last of the High Kings make at the box office?
The Last of the High Kings grossed $7,682 worldwide.
Does The Last of the High Kings have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last of the High Kings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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