The read
Audiences rate it 23 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
King of the Travellers is a contemporary drama grounded in the traditions of the Irish traveller community and driven by emotive Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, friendship and revenge. The story follows John Paul Moorehouse on his destructive quest to uncover the truth about the killer of his father twelve years ago. John Paul's desire for revenge is swayed as he falls for Winnie Power, the daughter of the man he suspects killed his father. John Paul must now battle between his consuming passion for justice versus his desire to be with the woman he now loves.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Audiences rate it 23 points higher than critics do.
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark O'ConnorDirector
- Mark O'ConnorWriter
Cast
- Peter CoonanMickey the Bags Moorehouse
- John ConnorsJohn Paul Moorehouse
- Michael CollinsFrancis Moorehouse
- Carla McGlynnWinnie Power
- Barry KeoghanYoung Dublin Lad
- Stephen ClinchScully
- James CollinsJames Moorehouse
- Thomas CollinsKylie Moorehouse
- Paddy CollinsPaddy Moorehouse
- James ReillyPuc Powers
- David CollinsDavy Powers
- John Hughie CollinsJohn Joe ‘Freckle Face’ Powers
Stills
Themes
irelandirish