Angela's Ashes

 

 Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle,
Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens
Paramount; Directed by Alan Parker
Rated R; 145 minutes; 1999		  
A tale of a poor boy born to Irish immigrants. Raised by his alcoholic father and his destitute mother the boy realizes his ability to entertain through stories. Enduring poverty and starvation the boy tells his story eloquently with a certain flare for life.

 

 "ANGELA'S ASHES is the stirring, brilliantly filmed adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir from writer Frank McCourt. This movie is poignant, but also has some very funny moments. You'll feel a part of this courageous family."
--Jeffrey Lyons, NBC-TV

"This is beautifully produced and superbly acted. All are outstanding here, but Emily Watson puts in a bid for Oscar with her luminous performance as Angela."
--Liz Smith, NEW YORK POST

"Tis rare for a splendid book to glow intact on screen. So rejoice: From 'ANGELA'S ASHES' has risen a triumphant film."
--Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW		  

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