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DRAMA . 1978 . 1h 5m . 7.0/10

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A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.

Starring Cyril Cusack, Donal McCann, Niall Tóibín
7.0/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1978
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.

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Cast
Cyril Cusack stars as Michil in Poitín.
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Year context
Poitín was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.
Poitín is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

CAST (12)

Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Michil
Donal McCann
Donal McCann
Labhras
Niall Tóibín
Niall Tóibín
Sleamhnan
MN
Mairéad Ní Conghaile
Maire
Macdara Ó Fátharta
Macdara Ó Fátharta
Garda
SO
Sean O'Coisdealbha
Ostoir
TM
Tomas MacEoin
Amhranai
BU
Bairbre Ui Dhonncha
Bean
JC
Johnny Choil Mhaidhc
CB
Colm Bairead
Feirmeoir
Mick Lally
Mick Lally
Sergeant
TS
Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta
Marcus (as Tomás Ó Flatharta)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
IE
Rating
7.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is Poitín about?
A poitín (moonshine) maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí (police) in Connemara in the west of Ireland.
How long is Poitín?
Poitín has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in Poitín?
The cast of Poitín includes Cyril Cusack, Donal McCann, Niall Tóibín, Mairéad Ní Conghaile, Macdara Ó Fátharta.
What is the rating of Poitín?
Poitín has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Crime
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