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Feature film — 2010

The Crush (2010)

5.90h 16mComedy — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 42 votes.

Purdy Pictures / Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

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Director: Michael Creagh

On screen

Cast & crew

O

Oran Creagh

Ardal Travis

Olga Wehrly as Miss Purdy

Olga Wehrly

Miss Purdy

Rory Keenan as Boyfriend

Rory Keenan

Boyfriend

C

Charlie Bonner

Dad

Neilí Conroy as Mum

Neilí Conroy

Mum

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