During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.
Acting
Caine's theatrical meltdown meets Moran's permanent anxiety attack.
Writing
McPherson's dialogue crackles like a pub fireplace.
Direction
McPherson finds poetry in Dublin's grimiest corners.
Director
Conor McPherson
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