Angela's Ashes 1999 Movie

Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the ... More details

Directors

Alan Parker

Cast

Emily Watson Robert Carlyle Joe Breen

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