The Matchmaker (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Matchmaker is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Mark Joffe, starring Jay O. Sanders as Senator John McGlory, Frankie McCafferty and John Joe Murray. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Mark Joffe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Good Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Matchmaker About?
The premise of The Matchmaker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marcy works on Senator John McGlory's reelection campaign, hoping courting Irish voters will secure his seat. He sends her to Irish village of Ballinagra to trace his ancestry. Upon arrival she is swept into a matchmaking festival, where the village matchmaker insists she pick a local bachelor, turning her political task into a comic clash of cultures.
The Matchmaker Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- paddywhackery
- ireland
- matchmaker
- political advisor
- irish american
- genealogy
- election campaign
- 1990s
- ballinagra ireland
- old man
- isle of inis mor aran islands ireland
- ancestral roots
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- ancestor
- physical comedy
- village
- pub
- american in ireland
- cell phone
- party
- family relationships
- chief of staff
- bachelor
- senator
- romantic comedy
- feel good romance
- irish
- festival
- bartender
- election
- newspaper man
- fighting brothers
- shared bathroom
- breaking a leg
- dog
- kicked in the butt
- irish american politics
- publicity stunt
- press agent
- boston massachusetts
- dancer
- bus
- aran islands ireland
- singer
- contest
- politician
- bus accident
- tanning salon
- independent film
The Matchmaker Cast & Characters
Jay O. Sanders leads the cast as Senator John McGlory, with Frankie McCafferty as Jimmy "McGlory" and John Joe Murray as Irish Dancer. Directed by Mark Joffe; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Joffe
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Jay O. Sanders as Senator John McGlory - Frankie McCafferty as Jimmy "McGlory"
- John Joe Murray as Irish Dancer
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Janeane Garofalo as Marcy Tizard
Also Starring in The Matchmaker
· 39 more- Denis Leary Nick
- Milo O'Shea Dermot O'Brien
- Rosaleen Linehan Millie O'Dowd
- David O'Hara Sean Kelly
- Jimmy Keogh O'Hara of Aran Isle
- Saffron Burrows Moira Kennedy Kelly
- Robert Mandan McGlory Senior
- Ned Dennehy 1st Aran Singer
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Sarah Kelly
- Joan Sheehy Bus Passenger
- Tommy Tiernan Vince
- David Kelly O'Connor
- Paul Hickey Declan Kelly
- David King Local Lad No. 1
- Gerry O'Brien Fisherman
- Linda Lee Campaign Assistant
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- Vincent Walsh Philip
- Conor McDermottroe Paul
- Nancy O'Brien Journalist
- Olivia Caffrey Annie
- Kieran Aherne MC
- James Ryland Sergeant Riley
- Peter Dix Tony with the 45 Minute Tan
- Owen O'Neill Garda
- Stuart Dunne Head Bang Man
- James Hickey Paddy Jr. (Fake McGlory)
- Anne Gildea Airport Assistant
- Claude Clancy Michael the Bus Driver
- Niall McDonnell Local Lad No. 2
- Sinead Murphy Bettina
- David McDonagh Little Joe
- Alcemi O'Tani Japanese Bride
- Donna O'Faolain 2nd Aran Singer
- Joe Dillon Aran Local
- Ellen Ryan Philip's Friend
- Seamus Corcoran Local Cynic
- Siobhan Vaughn Brigid (Fake McGlory)
- Robert Hickey Michael (Fake McGlory)
- David Ian "McGlory" MC
More from Mark Joffe
More films directed by Mark Joffe: Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story, Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy, Dripping in Chocolate and The Man Who Sued God.
The Matchmaker Plot Summary
What happens in The Matchmaker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marcy Tizard, [Janeane Garofalo](/ actor/janeane-garofalo), is an assistant to Senator John McGlory Jay O. Sanders from Boston, Massachusetts, who faces a tough reelection and believes a strong Irish connection could tip the scales in his favor. In a bid to shore up his image among Irish-Americans, the senator’s brisk, put-upon chief of staff, Nick Denis Leary, sends Marcy to Ireland to locate McGlory’s relatives or ancestors and to uncover any authentic ties that could resonate with voters back home.
Full summary
The whole story of The Matchmaker, scene by scene
The Matchmaker Box Office
The Matchmaker grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.4M
- US & Canada
- $3.4M
How Well Do You Know The Matchmaker?
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 is Marcy Tizard's main mission when she travels to Ireland?
Cars in The Matchmaker
21 cars on screen, including the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine and the 1994 Ford Fiesta MkIII.
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1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Important role -
1994 Ford Fiesta MkIII Important role -
1990 Hino FS Important role -
1982 Iveco Daily Important role
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The Matchmaker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Matchmaker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Matchmaker released?
The Matchmaker was released on October 3, 1997.
Who directed The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker was directed by Mark Joffe.
More films by Mark Joffe Who is in the cast of The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker stars Jay O. Sanders as Senator John McGlory, Frankie McCafferty as Jimmy "McGlory" and John Joe Murray as Irish Dancer, among 43 credited actors.
How much did The Matchmaker make at the box office?
The Matchmaker grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Does The Matchmaker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Matchmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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