Duration
105 minutes
Quick Summary
Drama, starring Colm Meaney
About This Program
The boys of two neighbouring Irish villages engage in an ongoing feud, fighting a series of skirmishes in which buttons are removed from the clothes of the losing side. As the conflict escalates, one of the leaders flees into the cliffs after being beaten by his father - where he has an unexpected meeting with his opposite number. Drama, with Colm Meaney, Gregg Fitzgerald and John Coffey
War of the Buttons broadcasts on RTE2 at 2:45pm, Tuesday, 23 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1994
Runtime94 mins
DirectorJohn Roberts
Cast & Crew
JR
John RobertsDirector
BM
Brendan McNamaraas Tim
KO
Kevin O'Malleyas Fishy
DN
Darragh Naughtonas Boffin
LC
Liam Cunninghamas The Master
JM
John Murphyas Jonjo
JC
John Coffeyas Geronimo
GK
Gerard Kearneyas Big Con
CM
Colm Meaneyas Geronimo's Dad
GF
Gregg Fitzgeraldas Fergus