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The Luck of Ginger Coffey (1964)
Directed by Irvin Kershner
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An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his pigheadedness and instability.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
Robert Shaw | Mary Ure | Liam Redmond | Leo Leyden | Tom Harvey | Libby McClintock | Powys Thomas | Tom Kneebone | Leslie Yeo | Vernon Chapman | Paul Guèvremont | Barry Stewart ... | Arch McDonnell | Ovila Légaré | Jacques Godin | Maurice Beaupré | Sydney Brown | Juliette Huot | Paul Hébert | Don Megowan
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2024 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A little seen film, but very affecting and heartbreaking. Even though it’s a Canadian production, it has a kinship to the British kitchen sink dramas of the early 60’s.
This was Robert Shaw’s first lead role and he’s very good, playing a likable loser type who can’t hold onto a job because of naive and unrealistic expectations. Mary Ure (Shaw’s real-life wife at the time) is also really good. Interesting location filming in Montreal.
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