Film

The Halo Effect

2004 · 1h 37m · Comedy

Gambling's not a problem... The problem's not winning

IMDb

5.6

Fatso is the proprietor of what may be the worst eaterie in the city, and is struggling to keep a sinking ship afloat. His compulsive gambling is getting the better of him and he has to contend with an endless succession of loan sharks and debt collectors. He employs hopelessly incompetent staff and generally manages to keep the entire community around him ticking over. However just as Fatso seems to be getting everything under control, he is faced with a dilemma that could destroy him for good.

Stephen Rea

Fatso

Grattan Smith

Mick

Kerry Condon

Jean

Brendan Cauldwell

Old Man Willie

John Kavanagh

Stan

Mick Lally

Father McKenzie

Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Suzie

Willie Higgins

Rooster

Gerard McSorley

O'Grady

Laurence Kinlan

Thief

Eanna MacLiam

Crony

Neilí Conroy

Jackie

Simon Delaney

Eddie

• Lance DalyEditor · Director · Writer
• Macdara KelleherProducer
• Hughie KellyProducer
• John KelleherExecutive Producer
• Leslie KellyExecutive Producer
• Ivan McCulloughDirector of Photography
• GoBlimpsGoOriginal Music Composer
• Flora AgarEditor

Release date

November 19, 2004

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Comedy