The Halo Effect

– Fatso is the proprietor of what may be the worst eaterie in the city, and is struggling to keep a si..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
The Halo Effect (2004)

Fatso is the proprietor of what may be the worst eaterie in the city, and is struggling to keep a sinking ship afloat. His compulsive gambling is getting the better of him and he has to contend with an endless succession of loan sharks and debt collectors. He employs hopelessly incompetent staff and generally manages to keep the entire community around him ticking over. However just as Fatso seems to be getting everything under control, he is faced with a dilemma that could destroy him for good.

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Release Date:

19 Nov 2004

Language:

English

Director:

Lance Daly

Writer:

Lance Daly

Main Actors:

Stephen Rea, Grattan Smith, Kerry Condon, Simon Delaney

Plot:

Fatso is the kind-hearted owner of a rather bad take-away place in Dublin. His employees are a bunch of incompetent people, whom he keeps on mostly to help them survive. Also, he has a serious gambling problem resulting in mounting debts, and loan sharks are starting to make his life miserable.

Awards:

5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10