The film follows the impoverished upbringing of Frank McCourt in the 1930s and 40s.
The role of Frank McCourt is portrayed by three different actors across different stages of his youth: Joe Breen Middle Frank: Ciaran Owens Older Frank: Michael Legge Angela McCourt: Emily Watson Malachy McCourt (Dad): Robert Carlyle Grandma Sheehan: Ronnie Masterson Aunt Aggie: Pauline McLynn Critical Reception and Performance Angela's Ashes(1999)
This report covers the 1999 film adaptation of , based on Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir. Film Overview Release Date: December 25, 1999 (USA). Director: Alan Parker. Screenplay: Written by Laura Jones and Alan Parker. Composer: John Williams. Genre: Biographical Drama. Running Time: 146 minutes. Plot Summary The film follows the impoverished upbringing of Frank