How Harry Became a Tree (movie)
- User score: 5.5
- Production country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, France
- Producer: Goran Paskaljević
- Production companies: MACT Productions, Eurimages, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Cattleya, Film and General Productions, Canal+, Paradox Pictures
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 9/1/2001
- Run time: 100 min.
Movie description
Set in rural Ireland. Believing that "a man is measured by his enemies", Harry Maloney (Colm Meany) sets out to ruin George O'Flaherty – the most powerful man in town, who not only owns the local pub and most of the businesses in the area, but is also the local matchmaker. When Harry's son Gus (Cillian Murphy) – upon whom Harry regularly heaps abuse (mostly mental and verbal) – falls for the lovely Eileen, George helps get the two together. During this time, Harry quietly mobilizes his dastardly plans.
