''Reefer and the Model'' is a 1988 Irish film written and directed by Joe Comerford."Reefer and the Model"
Internet Movie Database. Retrieved: 2013-03-13. It concerns Reefer, a former

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man who operates a ferry using an old trawler between the

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coast and the

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; his friends Spider and Badger; and the pregnant Teresa ("the Model"), who has abandoned a life of drugs and

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in England. The group become involved in the armed robbery of a post office and are pursued by the Gardaí. The film premièred in

in August 1988.''Screening Ireland: Film and Television Representation'' by Lance Pettitt, Manchester University Press (2000), p. 110. .

Awards

''Reefer and the Model'' won the Europa Prize at the Barcelona Festival, and Best Feature at the Celtic Film Festival in Wales. At the 1988

European Film Awards The European Film Awards (or European Film Academy Awards) have been presented annually since 1988 by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence in European cinematic achievements. The awards are given in 19 categories, of which the mos ...

, the film was nominated for Best Young Film, Carol Scanlan was nominated for Best Actress, and Ray McBride was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

Cast

Ian McElhinney Ian McElhinney (born 30 June 1948) is a Northern Irish actor and director. He has appeared in many television series in a career spanning more than forty years; notable appearances include ''Taggart'', '' Hornblower'', ''Cold Feet'', and ''The ...

– Reefer * Carol Scanlan – Teresa 'the Model' * Sean Lawlor – Spider *

Ray McBride Ray McBride (1952 – 27 July 2021) was an Irish dancer and stage, film and television actor. Career Born in Bohermore, Galway, McBride was educated at Claddagh National School and St Mary's College. He trained as an Irish dancer and won s ...

– Badger *

Eve Watkinson Eve Watkinson (6 March 1909 – 15 November 1999) was an Irish stage, film and television actress. Biography Eve Panton Watkinson was born 6 March 1909 in Terenure to Arthur Panton Watkinson and Kate née Hollingsworth. Her father was the direct ...

– The Mother * Birdy Sweeney – Instant Photo * Fionn Comerford – Messenger Boy * John Lillis – Porter * Henry Comerford – Waiter * Paraic Breathnach – Quayside Fisherman * Maire Chinsealach – Island Woman * Dave Duffy – Sergeant * Rosina Brown – The Blonde * Little John Nee – Boy Soldier *

Seán Ó Coisdealbha Seán Ó Coistealbha (1930–2006) was an Irish poet and dramatist. Ó Coistealbha was born in Inverin, Connemara Connemara ( ; ) is a region on the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic coast of western County Galway, in the west of Ireland. The ...

– Rossaveal Skipper * Noel Spain – Boatman * Peter Fitzgerald – Bank Guard * Dick Donaghue – Bank Teller * Máire Ní Mháille – Bank Teller * Michael Rowland – Older Bank Guard (as Mick Rowland) * Patrick Blackaby – 1st Tinker Guard * Uinseann Mac Thomáis – 2nd Tinker Guard * Deirdre Lawless – Policewoman * Gary McMahon – Young Guard

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Reefer and the Model 1988 films 1988 drama films Films shot in the Republic of Ireland Irish drama films 1980s English-language films 1980s Irish films English-language drama films