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Angela's Ashes: A Memoir is a 1996 memoir by the Irish-American author Frank McCourt, with various anecdotes and stories of his childhood. The book details his early childhood in Brooklyn, New York, but focuses primarily on his life in Limerick, Ireland.
- Frank McCourt
- Ireland
- 1996
- English
Jan 21, 2000 · Based on Frank McCourt's autobiography, the film follows the poverty-stricken life of a young Irish boy and his family in Limerick. Directed by Alan Parker, starring Emily Watson and Robert Carlyle, nominated for 1 Oscar and 5 wins.
- Alan Parker
- 171
- 2 min
Angela's Ashes is a 1999 drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Frank McCourt.An international co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, it was co-written and directed by Alan Parker, and stars Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, and Michael Legge, the latter three playing the Young, Middle, and Older Frank McCourt, respectively.
- Laura Jones, Alan Parker
Jan 21, 2000 · A 2002 film adaptation of Frank McCourt's memoir about his childhood in Ireland and America. Critics and audiences disagree on its quality and accuracy, and the film is available on various streaming platforms.
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- Alan Parker
- R
- Emily Watson
A synopsis of Frank McCourt's memoir about his impoverished childhood in Ireland and New York. Learn about his family, his struggles, his dreams, and his sexual awakening.
- Frank McCourt
- 1996
Sep 5, 1996 · Angela's Ashes: a memoir of a childhood (Frank McCourt #1), Frank McCourt Angela's Ashes: A Memoir is a 1996 memoir by the Irish-American author Frank McCourt, with various anecdotes and stories of his childhood. The narrative is told from the point of view of Frankie as a child.
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Roger Ebert praises Frank McCourt's book Angela's Ashes for its humor and nostalgia, but criticizes the film version for lacking them. He admires Emily Watson's performance as Angela, but finds the movie too faithful to the content and not the tone of the book.
