Dead Man’s Money | Opening Night
Opening Night Gala | U.S. Premier When Young Henry’s wealthy uncle starts courting “the Widow” Tweed, he starts to fear that he’ll be written out of Old Henry’s will. Conspiring with his wife, Pauline, and a chauffeur with a checkered past, Young Henry resolves the Widow Tweed never sees a penny of the inheritance he thinks is rightfully his, but their plan has dire consequences. The evening includes a reception at Earls Kitchen + Bar and screening at AMC NewCity with special guests director Paul Kennedy and actor Ciarán McMenamin.
- Ciarán McMenamin, Pat Shortt, Judith Roddy, Kathy Kiera Clarke, Gerard Jordan
- Paul Kennedy
- Paul Kennedy
- Aideen Hand
- Andrew Simon McAllister
- Conor Rothenham
- 2024
- Ireland
- 82 minutes
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The Chicago Irish Film Festival, dedicated to presenting the works of Irish filmmakers since 1999. We open for Chicago audiences a window into the color and complexity of Irish life. Contemporary Irish films bring the lyrical and self-reflective richness of a long artistic tradition to bear on unique stories and pressing social issues with a gaze both critical and loving.
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