Based on real-life occurrences and set in an Irish border town, this restrained comedy opens as Vinnie (Stephen Brennan) and brother-in-law Arthur (Eamon Morrissey), who have lost their factory jobs, are captivated by the thrilling motorcycle stunts in Elvis Presley's ROUSTABOUT and decide
to build their own "Wall of Death" in Vinnie's backyard, much to the annoyance of Vinnie's long-suffering, pregnant wife, Nora (Catherine Byrne). To finance the construction, Vinnie and Arthur turn to smuggling and meet Boots (Niall Toibin), who is enthralled with Vinnie's wall and promises to get
TV coverage for the project. Their dreams of fame and fortune begin. Taking its tit...
Released:
1986
Rated:
NR
Length:
95 mins