Commitments, The


General

Medium: DVD
Production Year: 1991
Certification: R (USA)
Genre: Comedy; Drama; Music
Region: Region 2
Nationality: Ireland; UK; USA
Format: PAL
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Cast

Actor/Actress Role
Arkins, Robert Jimmy Rabbitte
Aherne, Michael Steven Clifford, Piano
Ball, Angeline Imelda Quirke, Backup Singer
Kennedy, Maria Doyle Natalie Murphy, Backup Singer (as Maria Doyle)
Finnegan, Dave Mickah Wallace, Drums
Gallagher, Bronagh Bernie McGloughlin, Backup Singer
Gormley, Félim Dean Fay, Sax
Hansard, Glen Outspan Foster, Guitar
Massey, Dick Billy Mooney, Drums (quit)
Murphy, Johnny Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, Trumpet
McCluskey, Kenneth Derek Scully, Bass
Strong, Andrew Deco Cuffe
Meaney, Colm Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.
Kent, Anne Mrs. Rabbitte
Corr, Andrea Sharon Rabbitte
Cassoni, Gerard Darren Rabbitte
Fairclough, Ruth Rabbitte Twin
Fairclough, Lindsay Rabbitte Twin
O'Reilly, Michael Greg
Carney, Liam Duffy
Ryan, Ger Pawnbroker
O'Regan, Mark Father Molloy
Drew, Phelim Roddy Craig the Reporter
Hughes, Sean Dave Machin from Eejit Records
Bredin, Philip Ray
Lawless, Aoife Imelda's Sister
Daly, Lance Kid with Harmonica
Malone, Conor Protest Song Singer
Bell, Jezz Heavy Metal Singer
MacConiomare, Colm Fiddler Auditioner (as Colm MacConIomaire)
Dawson, Emily Punk Girl Singer
Kane, Dave Coconuts Trio
Harris, Kristel Coconuts Trio
Place, Maria Coconuts Trio
MacAodha, Brian Uileann Pipe Player
Smith, Tricia Les Miserables Singer
William, Canice Smiths' Song Singer
Foy, Patrick Cajun Trio
Murray, Allan Cajun Trio (as Alan Murray)
Campbell, Jody Cajun Trio
MacLiam, Eanna Failed Drug Buyer
Kavanagh, Philomena Rabbittes' Neighbor
Rowan, Peter Shy Skateboard Auditioner
O'Connor, Eamon Only De Lonely Singer
O'Malley, Maura Joey's Mother
Smith, Blaise Pool Hall Manager
Herbert, Derek Duffy's Sidekick
O'Gorman, Owen Duffy's Sidekick
Leavy, Pat Unemployment Official
Cronin, John Kid with Horse
O'Grady, Rynagh Bernie's Mother
Flitton, Sheila Church Cleaner
Bolger, Michael Community Centre Kid
Nolan, Mick Imelda's Father
Reid, Eileen Imelda's Mother
Navan, Bob Regency Pub Barman
Duggan, Derek Photographer
O'Connor, Paddy Rock Salmon Man
Corr, Jim Avant-Garde-A-Clue Band
Hogan, Larry Avant-Garde-A-Clue Band
Keelan, Bernard Avant-Garde-A-Clue Band
Hardiman, Ronan Dance Hall Manager
Murfi, Mikel Music Journalist
Lyons, Josylen Deco's Fan
Dennis, Winston Man in Limousine
Parker, Alan Eejit Record Producer
Bushnell, Paul Avant-Garde-A-Clue Band/Eejit Engineer
Corr, Caroline Extra (uncredited)
Corr, Sharon Fiddle Player (uncredited)
Leahy, Mark Wedding Guest (uncredited)
O'Malley, Martin Young Priest (uncredited)

Other People

Director: Parker, Alan
Producer:
Writer: Doyle, Roddy; Clement, Dick
Composer:
Studio:

Features

Language Tracks: English
Subtitle Languages:
Audio Tracks: Dolby SR
Running Time: 113
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Widescreen: ✓
Color Mode: Color
Director's Cut:

Certifications

  • Australia:M
  • Finland:K-8
  • Germany:12
  • Spain:13
  • Sweden:11
  • UK:15
  • USA:R
  • Singapore:PG

Plot Summary

The travails of Jimmy Rabbitte to form the "World's Hardest Working Band," The Commitments, and bring soul music to the people of Dublin, Ireland.