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''A Very Unlucky Leprechaun'' is a 1998 American-Irish
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starring
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and directed by Brian Kelly in his feature film
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. It was produced by
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, and written by
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. The film debuted at the 1998 Galway Film Festival.Impressive line-up to go west Michael Dwyer previews the 10th annual Galway Film Fleadh which takes place next month: ITY EDITIONIrish Times; Dublin ublin9 June 1998: 13. The film was released on
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in the United States on August 18, 1998. A sequel, ''
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'', was released in 1999.


Plot

9-year-old Molly and her father move to a house in
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they've inherited nicknamed "Misfortune Manor". It brings bad luck to anyone who lives in it. Molly discovers a
leprechaun A leprechaun () is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. In later times, they have bee ...
living on the grounds whose luck has run out too. Together, Molly and her new friend must work together to break the curse, and it'll take more than a little bit of luck to save the day.


Cast

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Warwick Davis Warwick Ashley Davis ( ; born 3 February 1970) is an English actor and television presenter. Active within the industry since he was eleven, Davis is one of the highest grossing supporting actors of all time and has the highest average gross r ...
as Lucky * Danielle and Stephanie Lombardi as Molly Wilson *
Tim Matheson Tim Matheson (born Timothy Lewis Matthieson; December 31, 1947) is an American actor and director. Some of his best-known acting roles include the title character of the 1960s animated ''Jonny Quest (TV series), Jonny Quest'' TV series, Eric "O ...
as Howard Wilson *
Lisa Thornhill Lisa Thornhill (born September 30, 1966) is an American actress. Early life On September 30, 1966, Thornhill was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Thornhill's parents are J.C. Thornhill and Lynda Beauchamp Thornhill. Thornhill has a sister. Thornh ...
as Sharon Connor * Mick Nolan as Mayor McGreedy * Michael Dwyer as Derek McGreedy * Donal Simmie as Erik McGreedy * Jimmy Keogh as Mr. Mulligan *
Una Crawford O'Brien Una Crawford O'Brien is an Irish actor. Raised in Clondalkin, she is best-known to television viewers as the character Renee Phelan in long-running soap opera ''Fair City''. She played this role, a woman who was the wife of Christy Phelan, f ...
as Principal O'Boyle * Philip Sweeney as Foreman, Starfish * Des Gough as Maitre D'


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