Orphans

Name: Orphans
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998-09-03
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole, Ann Swan

1998·Movie·18·101 min·★ 6.6(41)

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“Are YOUR parents a burden?”

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.

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About Orphans

Orphans is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Peter Mullan. The cast is led by Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson. It has a runtime of 1h 41m.

Orphans was produced by Antoinine Green Bridge, The Scottish Arts Council, and The Glasgow Film Fund and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 3, 1998, and carries a 18 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Peter Mullan
Writers: Peter Mullan
Release date: September 3, 1998
Original language: English
Age rating: 18
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Box office: $0 million
Production: Antoinine Green Bridge, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund

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Orphans cast & crew

Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan and written by Peter Mullan.

The cast features Douglas Henshall as Michael, Gary Lewis as Thomas, Rosemarie Stevenson as Sheila, Stephen McCole as John, Ann Swan as Mother of Family, and Frank Gallagher as Tanga.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Grant Cameron, and it was produced by Frances Higson and Paddy Higson.

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At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

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