The Case of Majella McGinty (1999)
A children’s game of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ transforms into a reality through the vivid imagination of little Majella McGinty. Life becomes too stressful for 8-year-old Majella and taking refuge she hides in a suitcase in her parents’ bedroom. She overhears their conversation, and her TV-addled imagination runs away with her when she believes her father has been murdered by her mother and his body bundled away under cover of darkness. The Case of Majella McGinty shows the fantastical imagination of young children. This film combines the comical with the political, criticising the impact of violence on children’s lives. Set in 1970’s Derry, violence is rife, bombs can be heard in the distance and the army patrols the streets where Majella and her friends play.
Cast
- Gaynor Donnelly - Majella McGinty
- Christopher Dooley - John Paul McGinty
- Gerald Dorrity - Gavin McGinty
- Morna Regan - Ma
- Aidan Kelly - Da
- Laurie Lee McDowell - Josephine
- Hayley Gallagher - Nicola
- Joe Gallagher - Uncle Pat
- Leslie Swan - Aunt Pat
- Carmen Osbahr - Thelma
Screenplay
Keywords
short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Majella McGinty about?
- A children’s game of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ transforms into a reality through the vivid imagination of little Majella McGinty. Life becomes too stressful for 8-year-old Majella and taking refuge she hides in a suitcase in her parents’ bedroom. She overhears their conversation, and her TV-addled imagination runs away with her when she believes her father has been murdered by her mother and his body bundled away under cover of darkness. The Case of Majella McGinty shows the fantastical imagination of young children. This film combines the comical with the political, criticising the impact of violence on children’s lives. Set in 1970’s Derry, violence is rife, bombs can be heard in the distance and the army patrols the streets where Majella and her friends play.
- Who directed The Case of Majella McGinty?
- The Case of Majella McGinty was directed by Kirsten Sheridan.
- Who stars in The Case of Majella McGinty?
- The Case of Majella McGinty stars Gaynor Donnelly, Christopher Dooley, Gerald Dorrity, Morna Regan, Aidan Kelly, Laurie Lee McDowell.
- How long is The Case of Majella McGinty?
- The Case of Majella McGinty has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Majella McGinty?
- The Case of Majella McGinty is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Case of Majella McGinty produced?
- The Case of Majella McGinty was produced in Ireland.