The Crush (2010)
15m
Running Time
April 20, 2010Release Date
The Crush (2010)
15m
Running Time
April 20, 2010Release Date
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Plot.
Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.
Where to Watch.
FreeCurrently The Crush is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
This Movie Is About.
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Cast & Crew.
Olga Wehrly
Miss Purdy
Rory Keenan
Boyfriend
Oran Creagh
Ardal Travis
Charlie Bonner
Dad
Neilí Conroy
Mum
Neilí Conroy
Mum
Michael Creagh
Director
Garret Farrell
Sound Mixer
Damon Quinn
Producer
David Geraghty
Composer
Niall Brady
Sound Editor
Jim Creagh
Cinematographer
Ciara Brophy
Editor
Eva Kelly
Script Supervisor
Thyrza Ging
CastingDirector
Greg McGuinness
Third Assistant Director
Denise Creagh
Associate Producer
Natalie Kinsella
Makeup & Hair
Darren Day
Armorer
Peter Tighe
Post Production Supervisor
Details.
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Wiki.
The Crush is an Irish live action short film. The film's runtime is approximately 15 minutes. It was written and directed by first-timer Michael Creagh, and produced by Damon Quinn. The film was shot during Easter 2009 in Skerries, north Dublin. Creagh cast his nine-year-old son Oran in the lead role of the story.The story sees an eight-year-old schoolboy (Oran Creagh) named Ardal Travis fall in love with his teacher, Miss Purdy (Olga Wehrly). However, heartbreak ensues when he finds Miss Purdy with an engagement ring from her boyfriend (Rory Keenan). Devastated and spurned, Ardal challenges Miss Purdy’s fiancé to a duel to the death.