The Crush (2010)
16m
Running Time
April 20, 2010Release Date
The Crush (2010)
16m
Running Time
April 20, 2010Release Date
Network & Production Companies


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.

Currently The Crush is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Oran Creagh
Ardal Travis

Olga Wehrly
Miss Purdy

Rory Keenan
Boyfriend

Charlie Bonner
Dad

Neilí Conroy
Mum

Neilí Conroy
Mum

Jim Creagh
Executive Producer / Director of Photography

Damon Quinn
Producer / Production Manager / First Assistant Director

Denise Creagh
Associate Producer

Natalie Kinsella
Makeup & Hair

Darren Day
Armorer

Niall Brady
Sound Editor

Garret Farrell
Sound Mixer

Greg McGuinness
Third Assistant Director

Peter Tighe
Post Production Supervisor

David Geraghty
Music
Media.


Details.
This Movie Is About.
crush
duel
teacher student relationship
short
gun
ireland
school boy crush
irish film
Wiki.
The Crush is an 2010 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.
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