The Matchmaker (1997)
The Matchmaker is a 1997 comedy movie directed by Mark Joffe, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara and Milo O'Shea.
Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vote. But when Marcy arrives in the small village of Ballinagra, she finds herself in the middle of a matchmaking festival, and the local matchmaker is determined to pair her off with one of the local bachelors.
Quick answers
What is The Matchmaker about?
Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vote. But when Marcy arrives in the small village of Ballinagra, she finds herself in the middle of a matchmaking festival, and the local matchmaker is determined to pair her off with one of the local bachelors.
When was The Matchmaker released?
The Matchmaker was released on 3 October 1997.
How long is The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker runs 1h 37m.
Who made The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker was directed by Mark Joffe.
Cast
- Janeane Garofalo as Marcy Tizard
- David O'Hara as Sean Kelly
- Milo O'Shea as Dermot O'Brien
- Jay O. Sanders as Senator John McGlory
- Rosaleen Linehan as Millie O'Dowd
- Paul Hickey as Declan Kelly
- Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sarah Kelly
- Saffron Burrows as Moira Kennedy Kelly
- Denis Leary as Nick
- Olivia Caffrey as Annie
- Joan Sheehy as Bus Passenger
- Anne Gildea as Airport Assistant