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20/04/2010 Comedy, Drama 0h 16m
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Overview

Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.

  1. Michael Creagh

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Oran Creagh

    Ardal Travis

  2. Olga Wehrly

    Miss Purdy

  3. Rory Keenan

    Boyfriend

  4. Charlie Bonner

    Dad

  5. Neilí Conroy

    Mum

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-03-21
Although it's a bit far-fetched, I did quite enjoy this story of unrequited love. Young "Ardal" (Oran Creagh) takes a shine to his second grade teacher "Miss Purdy" (Olga Wehrly) and after a bit of quizzing of his parents, concludes that he can marry her in 2015! A shopping trip in town puts a spanner in his works though when he encounters her, newly sporting an engagement ring from her boyfriend (Rory Keenan). "Ardal" is distraught, then he hits on an idea. He will challenge the man to a duel for the hand of the fair maiden. The boyfriend - who's a bit of an eedjit if truth be told, thinks it...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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