The Brothers McMullen Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Shot on weekends over an eight-month period with practically no budget, writer/director/producer/actor Edward Burns' first feature is a family drama centering on the tumultuous love lives of three small-town, Irish-American brothers. Burns stars as Barry, the middle child who finds himself needing a place to stay and moves in with big brother Jack (Jack Mulcahy). Despite being seemingly happily married to Molly (Connie Britton), Jack gives in to temptation and begins having a sexual affair. All the while, devout-Catholic baby brother Patrick (Mike McGlone) faces an ongoing struggle to deal with the religious leanings of the women in his life. The Brothers McMullen premiered at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, where it was at the center of a fierce bidding war. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone, Edward Burns
Theatrical Release Date:
08/09/1995
DVD Release Date:
10/03/2000
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language and some sexuality.
Run Time:
98 min.
Distributor(s):
General Film Distributors
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox, Sydney Box Associates
Director(s):
Edward Burns
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Infidelity, Sibling Relationships
Tone:
Intimate, Literate, Poignant, Reflective, Talky
Keywords:
Irish-American, brother, family, girlfriend, husband-and-wife, marriage, religion
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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