The Craic (1999): Cast & Plot
The Craic is a 1999 comedy directed by Ted Emery, starring Jimeoin as Fergus Montagu, Alan McKee and Nicholas Bell. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Ted Emery
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Foster Gracie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Craic About?
The premise of The Craic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fergus and Wesley fall foul of a local tough in their Northern Irish hometown, prompting them to escape to Sydney. There they build a new life, but soon overstay their visas, forcing them to flee once more—this time from relentless immigration officials—while still trying to enjoy a good time despite the danger.
The Craic Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- immigration
- australia
- witness protection
- friend
- escape
- belfast
- queensland australia
- irish
- dating
- actor
- written by co star
- directorial debut
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- two word title
- violence
- sydney australia
- pursuit
- male female relationship
- immigrant
- illegal immigrant
- friendship
- chaperone
- beach
- backpacker
- arrest
- 1980s
- irish republican army
- the outback australia
- van
- truck driver
- tv show
- slang
- road movie
- roach
- revenge
- raid
- government agent
- gold coast
- farmer
- eccentricity
- dating show
- beautician
- autobiographical
- independent film
The Craic Cast & Characters
Jimeoin leads the cast as Fergus Montagu, with Alan McKee as Wesley Murray and Nicholas Bell as Derek Johnson. Directed by Ted Emery; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ted Emery
- Jimeoin as Fergus Montagu
- Alan McKee as Wesley Murray
- Nicholas Bell as Derek Johnson
- Jane Hall as Alice
Also Starring in The Craic
· 15 more- Catherine Arena Erica
- Kyle Morrison Ron
- Charles Tingwell Farmer
- Robert Morgan Colin/Steven Philips
- Colin Hay Barry
- Bob Franklin Bob
- Matt King English Guy
- Jeremy Kewley Warm-up Man
- Alan Brough Glen
- Beverley Dunn Farmer's Wife
- Anne Phelan Truck Driver
- Kate Gorman Margo
- Greg Evans Themselves
- Geoff Paine Russell
- Chris Bidlo Aussie Barman
More from Ted Emery
More films directed by Ted Emery: Kath & Kimderella, Da Kath & Kim Code and The Honourable Wally Norman.
The Craic Plot Summary
What happens in The Craic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1988, two best friends from Ireland—Fergus Montagu, Jimeoin and Wesley Murray, Alan McKee—flee Belfast after a violent confrontation with Colin of the IRA and illegally enter Australia, taking seasonal work picking fruit at orchards to cover hostel stays, food, and the rough costs of booze. With their money stretched thin, they often solve the gaps in cash by mixing whiskey and coke right on the run, a rough habit that helps dull the fear of immigration officers hovering nearby.
Full summary
The whole story of The Craic, scene by scene
The Craic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Craic.
How Well Do You Know The Craic?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What are the first names of the two Irish friends who flee to Australia?
Cars in The Craic
25 cars on screen, including the 1977 Holden Kingswood HX and the 1983 Toyota Corona.
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1977 Holden Kingswood HX Important role -
1983 Toyota Corona Important role -
1954 Volkswagen Micro Bus T1 Typ 2 Important role -
1989 BMW 3 E30 Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including They’re a Weird Mob, The Guard and Crook’s Tour.
The Craic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Craic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Craic?
The Craic runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Craic released?
The Craic was released on April 29, 1999.
Who directed The Craic?
The Craic was directed by Ted Emery.
More films by Ted Emery Who is in the cast of The Craic?
The Craic stars Jimeoin as Fergus Montagu, Alan McKee as Wesley Murray and Nicholas Bell as Derek Johnson, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Craic have a post-credit scene?
No. The Craic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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