The Stag (2013)
At his fiancée’s urging, a very modern Irish groom-to-be reluctantly agrees to a stag weekend with his friends, camping in the western wilderness of Ireland. Much to their chagrin, these modern men are joined by the brother of the bride, a crazy, unpredictable alpha male known as “The Machine”, and an explosive Id to their collective Ego. The Machine is a force of nature, and under his leadership, the men—stripped of modern comfort, convenience and, finally, clothing—must begin their journey into the wild.
Director:
John Butler
Writers:
John Butler, Peter McDonald.
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Andrew Scott as Davin |
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Hugh O'Conor as Fionnan |
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Peter McDonald as The Machine |
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Brian Gleeson as Simon |
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Michael Legge as Little Kevin |
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Andrew Bennett as Big Kevin |
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Amy Huberman as Ruth |
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Marcella Plunkett as Uli |
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Justine Mitchell as Linda |
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Amy De Bhrún as Rachel |
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Amy Stephenson as Suzanne |
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Jane McGrath as Clementina |
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John Kavanagh as Fionan and Little Kevin's Dad |
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Eamonn Hunt as Farmer |
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Catherine Walsh as Farmer's Wife |
| Writing | John Butler | Screenplay |
| Directing | John Butler | Director |
| Writing | Peter McDonald | Screenplay |
| Production | Cathleen Dore | Producer |
| Production | Claire McCaughley | Producer |
| Production | Peter McDonald | Producer |
| Production | Rebecca O'Flanagan | Producer |
| Production | Robert Walpole | Producer |
| Sound | Stephen Rennicks | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Peter Robertson | Director of Photography |
| Art | Ferdia Murphy | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kathy Strachan | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patsy Giles | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Jean McGrath | Sound |
| Art | Mark Kelly | Art Direction |
| Editing | John O'Connor | Editor |