The Crush (2010)

04/20/2010 (IE) • Comedy, Drama • 16m

Overview

Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.

The Crush (2010)

04/20/2010 (IE) • 16m

Comedy, Drama

Overview

Eight-year-old Ardal has a romantic heart and a passionate crush on his second-class teacher, Ms Purdy. But his dreams of marrying his love are dashed when she becomes engaged to her boyfriend, who Ardal deems entirely unacceptable. Inspired by his favourite western movies, he decides that his only course of action is to challenge his rival to a duel.

Top Billed Cast

Oran Creagh

Ardal Travis

Olga Wehrly

Miss Purdy

Rory Keenan

Boyfriend

Charlie Bonner

Dad

Neilí Conroy

Mum

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

gun

crush

duel

ireland

teacher student relationship

school boy crush

shocking

irish film

short film

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