The Queen of Ireland | |
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Directed by | Conor Horgan |
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Cinematography | Kate McCullough |
Edited by | Mick Mahon |
Music by | Michael Fleming |
Production company | Blinder Films |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 86 minutes [1] |
Country | Ireland |
Language | English |
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