The Longest Ditch

The Longest Ditch

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The Longest Ditch

2004

0h 14m

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The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.

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6 members

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Stephen D'Arcy

Sonnie Murphy

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Aonghus Og McAnally

Paddy Murphy

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Caitríona Ní Mhurchú

Sonnie's Mother

Caitríona Ní Mhurchú

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Lochlann Ó Mearáin

Pat O'Callaghan

Lochlann Ó Mearáin

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Enda Oates

Sonnie's Father

Enda Oates

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Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Bos Tisdall

Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

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