Waking Ned is a 1998 comedy movie. The film’s shooting locations and the actors’ roles are of great interest. This guide offers simple explanations on these elements and reveals fascinating trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at different locations on the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man was one of the main filming locations. Other locations include Glen Maye, Cregneash, Marine Drive in Douglas, and Niarbyl in Dalby. The film was shot from August 11, 1997, to September 20, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ian Bannen | Jackie O’Shea |
| David Kelly | Michael O’Sullivan |
| Fionnula Flanagan | Annie O’Shea |
| Susan Lynch | Maggie O’Toole |
| James Nesbitt | Pig Finn |
| Paul Vaughan | Narrator (voice) |
| Adrian Robinson | Lotto Observer |
| Maura O’Malley | Mrs. Kennedy |
| Robert Hickey | Maurice O’Toole |
| Paddy Ward | Brendy O’Toole |
| James Ryland | Dennis Fitzgerald |
| Fintan McKeown | Pat Mulligan |
| Eileen Dromey | Lizzy Quinn |
| Kitty Fitzgerald | Kitty |
| Dermot Kerrigan | Father Patrick |
| Jimmy Keogh | Ned Devine |
| Matthew Devitt | Tom Toomey |
| Rennie Campbell | Rennie |
| Eamonn Doyle | Dicey Riley |
| Raymond MacCormac | The Whistler |
| Larry Randall | Father Mulligan |
| Jim Ashford | Villager of Tullymore |
| Anne Bancroft | Villager of Tullymore |
| Lewis Charles Barham | Villager of Tullymore |
| Colin Bendall | Villager of Tullymore |
| Dodo Bickerdike | Villager of Tullymore |
| Joy Birnie | Villager of Tullymore |
| James Bishop | Villager of Tullymore |
| Peter Bradford | Villager of Tullymore |
| Steven Burke | Villager of Tullymore |
| Derick Bussey | Villager of Tullymore |
| Norman Cain | Villager of Tullymore |
| Margaret Cain | Villager of Tullymore |
| Peter Carroll | Villager of Tullymore |
| Barbara Clague | Villager of Tullymore |
| Pam Courtenay Smith | Villager of Tullymore |
| Edwina Crebbin | Villager of Tullymore |
| Jill Cruddace | Villager of Tullymore |
| Ted Cruddace | Villager of Tullymore |
| Heather Dawes | Villager of Tullymore |
| George Egee | Villager of Tullymore |
| Jill Foster | Villager of Tullymore |
| Susan Hidson | Villager of Tullymore |
| Margaret Horsfield | Villager of Tullymore |
| John Kaighin | Villager of Tullymore |
| Stanley Karran | Villager of Tullymore |
| Una King | Villager of Tullymore |
| Anne Lace | Villager of Tullymore |
| Shirley Lewney | Villager of Tullymore |
| Alix Morrey | Villager of Tullymore |
| Pat O’Donohue | Villager of Tullymore |
| Ged Pearce | Villager of Tullymore |
| Stella Pixton | Villager of Tullymore |
| Joyce Pullin | Villager of Tullymore |
| Charlie Read | Villager of Tullymore |
| Thomas Reeder | Villager of Tullymore |
| John Scott | Villager of Tullymore |
| Jannie Smith | Villager of Tullymore |
| Barbara Stott | Villager of Tullymore |
| Molly Stott-Murray | Villager of Tullymore |
| Muzci Taylor | Villager of Tullymore |
| Johnnie Tweed | Villager of Tullymore |
| William Quigley | Villager of Tullymore |
| Brian Walker | Villager of Tullymore |
Trivia and Facts
- The full title of the movie is Waking Ned (1998) and it has a PG-rating.
- This is a comedy film and it had a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
- The movie was released on 06 Nov 1998 in Norway.
- The story revolves around a lottery winner who dies of shock and how the fellow townsfolk try to claim the money.
- Kirk Jones is the director and writer of the movie.
- The movie features Ian Bannen, David Kelly, and Fionnula Flanagan as the main stars.
- Waking Ned won a total of 9 awards, and received 8 nominations.
- It received reviews from 250 users and 57 critics.
- The cast includes Ian Bannen as Jackie O’Shea, David Kelly as Michael O’Sullivan, and Fionnula Flanagan as Annie O’Shea.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Isle of Man
- Latitude: 54.236107
- Longitude: -4.548056
- Place ID: ChIJ1YEuRDCFY0gRDeDw8bxbAuo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Isle of Man
- Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
- Location Name: Glen Maye, Isle of Man
- Latitude: 54.185032
- Longitude: -4.703345
- Place ID: ChIJC2PP3IqSY0gRes7G9ItmfEk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Glenmaye, Isle of Man IM5, Isle of Man
- Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
- Location Name: Cregneash, Isle of Man
- Latitude: 54.069263
- Longitude: -4.767557
- Place ID: ChIJYajb-KH0Y0gRC7PAAwWK6bI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cregneash, Isle of Man IM9, Isle of Man
- Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
- Location Name: Marine Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man
- Latitude: 54.1315714
- Longitude: -4.4957127
- Place ID: ChIJpfe5Z3aFY0gRsfRIIU_knhg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marine Dr, Isle of Man
- Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
- Location Name: Niarbyl, Dalby, Isle of Man
- Latitude: 54.1666667
- Longitude: -4.7333333
- Place ID: ChIJj5EvA6iSY0gRUnaUVDbtj0E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: The Niarbyl, Isle of Man IM5, Isle of Man
- Timezone: Europe/Isle_of_Man
