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Agnes Browne

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Agnes Browne (1999)

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Reviews Counted:25

Fresh:9

Rotten:16

Average Rating:5.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: AGNES BROWNE tells the touching story of a recently widowed mother of seven in 1967 Dublin who struggles to provide for her children. In order to pay the bills, she borrows money from a vicious... AGNES BROWNE tells the touching story of a recently widowed mother of seven in 1967 Dublin who struggles to provide for her children. In order to pay the bills, she borrows money from a vicious loan shark, an action that comes back to haunt her. In the meantime, she daydreams about the popular Welsh singer Tom Jones, praying for the chance to meet him. Huston delivers an extremely affecting performance as the title character. [More]

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Ray Winstone, Arno Chevrier

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Marion O'Dwyer, Ray Winstone, Arno Chevrier, Niall O'Shea, Gerard McSorley, Ciaran Owens

Director: Anjelica Huston

Director: Anjelica Huston
Screenwriter: John Goldsmith, Brendan O'Carroll
Producer: Anjelica Huston, Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan, Greg Smith
Composer: Paddy Moloney

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Cornell & Petricelli
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Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A terrific movie that affirms the natural highs of true and lasting friendship.

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03/04/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

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01/01/00
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Huston's skill at evoking public conduct naturally and easily--she lived part of her childhood in Dublin--makes Agnes Browne succeed.

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Peter Henne
Peter Henne
Film Journal International

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Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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Great characterizations with Anjelica Huston giving bravura performance.

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Angelica Huston proves that her career lies in acting, not directing.

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Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

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Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

A rare movie that inspires no reaction whatsoever.

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