description Angela's Ashes Overview
Angela's Ashes is a 1999 biographical drama adapted from Frank McCourt’s memoir. The film, a U.S.-U.K.-Ireland co-production directed by Alan Parker, portrays the impoverished childhood of Frank McCourt and his family. It was released internationally with a budget of $25 million and earned $37.3 million at the box office.
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info Angela's Ashes Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1999 |
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Who directed the 1999 film Angela's Ashes?
Angela's Ashes was directed by Alan Parker and adapted from Frank McCourt’s memoir. The film follows young Frank McCourt and his family during an impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland.
What is Angela's Ashes about?
The story portrays Frank McCourt’s childhood, including poverty, family hardship, and life in Ireland after the family returns from the United States. It is a biographical drama rather than a fictional story loosely inspired by a period.
When was Angela's Ashes released?
Angela's Ashes was released in 1999. It was a U.S.-U.K.-Ireland co-production with a reported budget of about $25 million.
Is Angela's Ashes based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on Frank McCourt’s memoir of the same name. The film dramatizes his family experiences and childhood memories rather than presenting an invented historical family.
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