How Harry Became a Tree

How Harry Became a Tree

100 mins | Drama, Western | March 1, 2002

Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.

How Harry Became a Tree

100 mins | Drama, Western | March 1, 2002

How Harry Became a Tree
Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Canal+, MACT Productions, Eurimages, Screen Ireland, Cattleya, Film and General Productions, Paradox Pictures
Original title How Harry Became a Tree
Directors Goran Paskaljević
Writers Christine Gentet, Goran Paskaljević, Stephen Walsh, Zhengguang Yang

Cast

Colm Meaney

as Harry

Adrian Dunbar

as George

Kerry Condon

as Eileen

Pat Laffan

as Father O'Connor

Gail Fitzpatrick

as Margaret

Des Braiden

as George's father

Sean Clohessy

as Sean

Laurie Morton

as Daisy

Gladys Sheehan

as Maisie

Joseph M. Kelly

as Photographer

Brendan Morrissey

as Photographer

Helen Norton

as Rosie

Joe Hanley

as Arthur

Tim McDonnell

as Martin

Sean Colgan

as Liam

D'Angeli Valter

as Robert

Mauro Giuliani

as Stephan

Catriona Canavan

as Irish Wake singer (uncredited)

Mick Fitzgerald

as Musician (uncredited)

Natalie Ní Chléirigh

as Girl 1 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)

Jenny Ní Chléirigh

as Girl 2 Playing with Music Box (uncredited)