Christmas Morning (1978)
Directed by Tiernan MacBride, this short film – nominated for a Palme d’Or in 1978 for Best Short Film – is a visual representation of the Irish folk song Arthur McBride and The Sergeant, played and sung by Irish singer Paul Brady. The lyrics tell the story of Arthur McBride (Paul Bennett) and his cousin (Paul Wilson) who fight off a recruiting sergeant (Godfrey Quigley) when he tries to enlist them in the British army.
Director: Tiernan Macbride
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Paul Bennett as Arthur McBride |
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Paul Wilson as Cousin |
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Godfrey Quigley as Sergeant Napper |
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Don Foley as Corporal Vamp |
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Patrick O'Neill as Little Wee Drummer |
| Directing | Michael Colbert | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Tiernan Macbride | Director |
| Sound | Paul Brady | Music |
| Crew | Seamus Corcoran | Cinematography |
| Writing | Tiernan Macbride | Writer |
| Editing | James Morris | Editor |
