How Harry Became a Tree
5.5
100 minutes
9/1/2001
Overview
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.
Cast List
Colm Meaney
as Harry
Adrian Dunbar
as George
Cillian Murphy
as Gus
Kerry Condon
as Eileen
Pat Laffan
as Father O'Connor
Gail Fitzpatrick
as Margaret
Maighréad Ní Chonghaile
as Maeve
Des Braiden
as George's father
Denis Clohessy
as Tim
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)