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Hear My Song

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Adrian Dunbar and Tara Fitzgerald in Hear My Song (1991)
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The owner of a failing club seeks infamous Irish singer Josef Locke in order to bring business and success to his club.The owner of a failing club seeks infamous Irish singer Josef Locke in order to bring business and success to his club.The owner of a failing club seeks infamous Irish singer Josef Locke in order to bring business and success to his club.

  • Director
    • Peter Chelsom
  • Writers
    • Peter Chelsom
    • Adrian Dunbar
  • Stars
    • Ned Beatty
    • Adrian Dunbar
    • Brian Flanagan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2K
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    • Director
      • Peter Chelsom
    • Writers
      • Peter Chelsom
      • Adrian Dunbar
    • Stars
      • Ned Beatty
      • Adrian Dunbar
      • Brian Flanagan
    • 33User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Josef Locke
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Micky O'Neill
    Brian Flanagan
    • Young Micky O'Neill
    Constance Cowley
    • Nurse
    Marie Mullen
    • Micky's Mum
    Phil Kelly
    • Ronnie Lavelle
    Jean Blanchflower
    • Ronnie's Mum
    Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald
    • Nancy Doyle
    John Dair
    • Derek
    Stephen Marcus
    Stephen Marcus
    • Gordon
    John Altman
    • Oscar Harrison
    • (as John Neville Rufus Altman)
    Joe Cuddy
    • Franc Cinatra
    Britta Smith
    Britta Smith
    • Kitty Ryan
    Gladys Sheehan
    • Grandma Ryan
    Gina Moxley
    • Brenda Ryan
    Rúaidhrí Conroy
    Rúaidhrí Conroy
    • Grandson Ryan
    Shirley Anne Field
    Shirley Anne Field
    • Cathleen Doyle
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Mr. X
    • Director
      • Peter Chelsom
    • Writers
      • Peter Chelsom
      • Adrian Dunbar
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    User reviews33

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    aknk1

    This film's plot is a work of fiction based on the very real Josef Locke, one of Ireland's greatest tenors.

    Micky O'Neill, a sleazy Irish entertainment promoter has about run his course offering pseudo-acts like Franc Cinatra. The Ryan family that owns the theater is about ready to throw him out when they ask who his next performer is "Bing Crosby spelled with a K"?, but Micky O'Neill comes up with the name of Josef Locke and the Ryan's gasp as Josef Locke is supposedly out of the country, because of tax fraud or something. So Micky is given a reprieve until it becomes known that the Josef Locke he has booked is a fraud, Since his girlfriend's mother once had a fling with Jo and has been duped by the fake Jo, Micky has been outcast by the Ryan family, his girlfriend and especially his girlfriend's mother. He hops a ride on a boat to Ireland where he meets up with his friend Fintan, a concert promoter, and the two of them ride through the Irish countryside in search of the real Josef Locke in an effort to convince him to return to England to perform. When they find him, the Irish comedy really begins, and also the Irish singing. The tenor voice is spectacular and when Jo sings, women weep.......
    9jdberkley

    A wonderful little gem

    This movie never got the attention or box office it deserved, but it's one of my all-time favorites. Ned Beatty is wonderful as Joe Locke, the exiled Irish singer returned to the stage by impresario Adrian Dunbar. A little movie with heart, wit, and charm, definitely worth repeat viewings.
    10RondoHatton

    Great stuff here

    Gee, good story. Great scenery. Excellent acting. Great music. Tara Fitzgerald unclothed. Well, Tara's nude scene was less than germane to the plot, though I think she's totally yummy. Ned Beatty actually pulled the role of Jo Locke off quite well, not going over the top trying to lay on the old Irish brogue bit too heavy. The Locke vocals were sung by Vernon Midgely, & since I had never heard music like that before, I was knocked out. The trad Irish "diddly-diddly" tunes in the soundtrack are by Patrick Street, one of the best contemp Irish bands you can find. Adrian Dunbar, who co-wrote the screenplay with author Peter Chelsom, was wonderful, as semi-crooked music hall manager Mickey O'Neill. Tara Fitzgerald portrayed Nancy Doyle, O'Neill's "fiancee", & brings the role off very well. James Nesbitt, who may be known from "Ballykissangel", plays O'Neill's best friend back in Ireland. Shirley Anne Field, one of Britain's true beauties of the 60's, plays Fitzgerald's mother, a flame left behind by Beatty's Jo Locke, when he left England as a tax exile in the '50's. I just wish we could get a Director's Cut here in the States, as the US theatrical & video releases list actors(Brian Flanagan as "Young Mickey", Constane Cowley as "Nurse, and Marie Mullen as "Mickey's Mum") in the credits which for some inexplicable reason were cut from the North American release. This scene has to do with why Mickey O'Neill can't tell someone he loves them(i.e. Tara Fitzgerald as Nancy). Rumour has it "Hear My Song" will be re-released on DVD in the UK in July '09....but a US release is still delayed so DVD makers can press more boxed sets of "Dog, The Bounty Hunter", anime, and Hannah Montana(whose "movie" was actually directed by Peter Chelsom, who directed and wrote "Hear My Song") Still, this is a wonderful movie,
    9nick suess

    A charming Irish fantasy based on the actual life of a great singer.

    I was charmed by more than the fact that I couldn't take my eyes off Tara Fitzgerald. A lovely whimsical plot, painting a picture of Irish fantasy, fairies and all, over the true life background of a great singer. And a beautiful soundtrack featuring original Locke recordings reminds us of just how moving a pure tenor voice can be. Who on earth needs techno and rap?

    None of the other correspondents has yet picked up on the fact that Josef Locke (born Joseph McLaughlin 1917, died 1999) was alongside John McCormack as one of the two great Irish tenors (one correspondent has even written that he was a baritone -were you actually listening??) of the 20th century, and that he retired to rural life in Co Kildare in 1958 after the British Inland Revenue began to pursue him for large but disputed amounts of tax. That much is established fact, but this story of his comeback performance and the events surrounding it is indeed fantasy, with a happy feelgood ending. But what's so wrong with that? I like to be entertained, and unlike your more dismal correspondents I don't need to be intellectually challenged to thoroughly enjoy a movie. Nine out of ten, and I thought seriously about giving it ten as a gesture of eternal devotion to the stunningly beautiful Tara.
    10paulcitr

    One of the great unheralded movies of all time

    I saw this film at the Toronto International Film Festival and thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I screeched with laughter, and cried real tears. The audience reception was rapturous, one of the most responsive I've ever witnessed at the festival. Director Peter Chelsom was reduced to tears, and when Ned Beatty made a surprise appearance in his Joseph Locke fedora and cloak the crowd went crazy. Since then, I make a point of watching this wonderful film in the dark days of February, the dreariest part of a Toronto winter. It never fails to restore my spirit.

    As a final note, I think Chelsom is a very talented director. Who can ever forget the image of those Irish lady owners crammed onto one couch? The film is filled with glorious visuals like this one. I've liked every movie Chelsom has made since, but he seems to get a bum rap from the press. Nonetheless, he will always be remembered for giving us this treasure.

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    • Trivia
      The film cost less than £2 million to make and was shot in Ireland in under 6 weeks. Then first time director Peter Chelsom and co-writer/ star Adrian Dunbar took it to the Cannes Film Festival in search of a buyer. There, Harvey Weinstein snapped up the American distribution rights for Miramax, thus ensuring the film of a high degree of visibility. This duly paid off with its success at the American and UK box office, and a Golden Globe nomination for Ned Beatty.
    • Quotes

      Micky O'Neill: You're drivin' like a madman.

      Fintan O'Donnell: You think this is bad? You should see me when I'm on me own!

      Micky O'Neill: Sure I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Shining Through/Hear My Song/Mississippi Masala/35Up/Love Crimes (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Hear My Song
      Written by Harry S. Pepper (as Pepper), Othmar Klose (as Klose), Rudolf Lukesch (as Lukesch)

      Performed by Vernon Midgley

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 驚奇上天堂
    • Filming locations
      • Davenport Hotel, Merrion Hall, Merrion Square, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland(Heartly's - club)
    • Production companies
      • British Screen Productions
      • Channel Four Films
      • Limelight Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,313,473
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,965
      • Dec 29, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,313,473
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      1 hour 53 minutes

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