The Last of the High Kings
"When school ends... and life begins."
Originally released in 1996. The Last of the High Kings is a drama/comedy film. directed by David Keating.
Starring Jared Leto, Catherine O'Hara, and Christina Ricci
Synopsis
It is 1977, Dublin rocks to the music of Thin Lizzy and the world is stunned by the death of Elvis Presley. Frankie, caught between acne and adulthood, has just completed his final exams in school. Convinced he will fail, he survives the summer organising a beach party, having lustful thoughts about two girls he believes are unobtainable and fending off the advances from a visiting American family friend, all whilst coping with his oddball family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Parallel Film Productions
- Northolme
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last of the High Kings about?
It is 1977, Dublin rocks to the music of Thin Lizzy and the world is stunned by the death of Elvis Presley. Frankie, caught between acne and adulthood, has just completed his final exams in school....
Who directed The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings was directed by David Keating.
How long is The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Last of the High Kings released?
The Last of the High Kings was released on December 6, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last of the High Kings?
The main cast of The Last of the High Kings includes Jared Leto, Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Rea.