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It Came from Connemara (2014)
59 min | Documentary

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It Came from Connemara (2014)

59 min | Documentary

This documentary tells the unique story behind Roger Corman's film studio in Connemara. When Corman arrived in Ireland, he brought with him an unrivalled career, which guaranteed him a place in cinema history. This was the man who launched...See moreThis documentary tells the unique story behind Roger Corman's film studio in Connemara. When Corman arrived in Ireland, he brought with him an unrivalled career, which guaranteed him a place in cinema history. This was the man who launched the cinematic careers of Coppola, Scorsese, Nicholson and De Niro. The name 'Corman' meant low budget, but it also meant cult, and crucially, it meant fun. He was never concerned with awards or creating anything of aesthetic value. Instead, he churned out cheap exploitation flicks in the 50's, which quickly established Corman as a producer and director who gave the audience what they wanted. His Irish films were designed to do just that. By the 90's, Corman had set his sights on Ireland. His time making movies in Connemara would be marred by controversy as he managed to upset the unions and the tastes of cinephiles. But, those who worked for him adored the experience. Corman gave them an opportunity to learn the film industry and a chance to progress through the film making ranks. He helped to launch many production careers in Ireland and there are many who credit him with their success. The Corman Connemara Studios employed hundreds of people throughout its few years in production and released almost 20 feature films, all shot in Connemara by Irish crews with Irish actors. Yet, the story of the studios and the movies Corman made there has never been told. With unique access to Corman and his archive of Irish films, along with behind the scenes footage and stills, as well as interviews with many of the cast and crew who worked at Concorde Anois, this documentary tells the whole story of what came from Connemara during those five gloriously gruesome years. Written by Dearg Films See less

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18 cast members

Name	Known for
Corbin Bernsen Self Self See fewer	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
John Brady Self Self See fewer	Tristan + Isolde (2006)
James Brolin Self Self See fewer	Traffic (2000)
Sinead Clancy Self Self See fewer	9-1-1 (2018)
Roger Corman Self Self See fewer	The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Jeremiah Cullinane Self Self See fewer	Book Smugglers (2010)
Celine Curtin Self Self See fewer	Criminal Affairs (1997)
Nicky Fennell Self Self See fewer	Quickfix (1996)
Oisin Fennell Self Self See fewer	Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)
Maeve Joyce Self Self See fewer	It Came from Connemara (2014)
Kevin Mac Donnacha Self Self See fewer	It Came from Connemara (2014)
Bríona Nic Dhiarmada Self Self See fewer	1916: The Irish Rebellion (2016)
Ciara O'Callaghan Self Self See fewer	Harry Wild (2022)
Terry O'Laoghaire Self Self See fewer	It Came from Connemara (2014)
Evelyn O'Rourke Self Self See fewer	Glas Vegas (2007)
Alexandra Paul Self Self See fewer	Baywatch (1989)
Don Wilson Self (as Don 'The Dragon' Wilson) Self (as Don 'The Dragon' Wilson) See fewer	Batman Forever (1995)
Páidí Ó Lionáird Self Self See fewer	Stay (I) (2013)