An Everlasting Piece

4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
Director Barry Levinson attempts to repeat the success of several recent, low-budget British imports with this comedy about a pair of prison barbers trying to make a success of a hairpiece business in Northern Ireland.
  • Starring: Barry McEvoy, Brian F. O'Byrne
  • Directed by: Barry Levinson
  • Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
  • Release year: 1999
  • Studio: Paramount
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Synopsis: Director Barry Levinson attempts to repeat the success of several recent, low-budget British imports with this comedy about a pair of prison barbers trying to make a success of a hairpiece business in Northern Ireland.
Starring: Barry McEvoy, Brian F. O'Byrne
Supporting actors: Anna Friel, Pauline McLynn, Ruth McCabe, Laurence Kinlan, Billy Connolly, Des McAleer, Colum Convey, Ian Cregg, David Pearse, Seamus Ball, Enda Oates, Des Braiden, George Shane, Brendan Costelloe, Simon Delaney, Olivia Nash, Kathleen Bradley, Maclean Stewart, Darren Lawless, Peter Quinn
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 1999
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language
ASIN: B001EVK0KO
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2000
  • MPAA: Rated R for language
  • Production Company: Baltimore Spring Creek Productions, Bayahibe Films Ltd., DreamWorks SKG
  • Filming Locations: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK | Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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“ Well, buy it, rent it, whatever... you will laugh. ” "bug2kr8"  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ A very special, funny, very well written film which shows Belfast city at it's best. ” Sad Willy  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Everlasting Piece December 25, 2000
By Patricia Claire
This is definitely one of my favorite movies! I saw it when it was released at the Virginia Film Festival this past Fall & I LOVED it! We got to hear the writer, Barry, talk about starring in his own movie & the filming process - he's such a cool guy & I hope he gets some great deals after this first, fabulous, performance! The most incredible part about this film was the setting of Northern Ireland. My family had two Irish children stay with us one summer & they talked about living in such an intense atmosphere. This film made that tension apparent - but all the while there was a very comedic, human side that came alive & was truly endearing! I just can't say enough positive things about "An Everlasting Piece". I loved it & I really hope this movie is a success!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dead on! November 25, 2003
By Ronald T. McCoy
Format:DVD
Having spent quite some time over the past 25 years or so visiting friends and relations in Northern Ireland, my reactions to films that deal with the place run along a continuum of "Dead Awful-Dead On." This film takes a silly little idea and winds it up into a metaphor for all those people who attempted to carry on with their lives, surrounded by and in spite of The Troubles. It's loaded with inside jokes that those who attempt to bridge the divide will recognize and respond to immediately. I absolutely love this film, which tells us more about the people of Northern Ireland than all the useless politicians combined. Besides, this is one very funny film. Enjoy!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good piece. February 1, 2001
By Elvis
Over all I thought it was an entertaining and enjoyable film. Very well written. Hats of to McEvoy. I did how ever feel the film lacked a little in the direction. In my humble opinon I feel the film ran a little slow. And it would have been nice to see Dreamworks put a little of it's impressive movie muscle behind this small flick. A good view.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars huge fan
Best. Movie. EVER!!! I am a huge fan. My husband grew up in Derry during the period of the film and feels it is totally true to the place and time.
Published 4 months ago by Philly Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't love this....you've died
If I had written the screenplay for this film I would disappear from the scene and turn to selling contraband in north Africa... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kent Nicolai Scheer
5.0 out of 5 stars everlasting piece
the dvd will not play on british dvd player i did get a loan of a dvd player to play it do you have any for sale
Published 19 months ago by davy walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Riotously funny
Riotously funny story of two Irish barbers who plan the make their mark on business by selling the most wigs in Northern Ireland. Read more
Published on October 1, 2010 by Indian Prairie Public Library
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Film Ever to come out of Ireland
Utterly fantastic and hilarious escapades involving mens' toupees.
Nice touch of Belfast politics of the 80s masked with some genius comedy.
Brilliant!
Published on March 30, 2009 by Emily Darcy
5.0 out of 5 stars everlasting piece
i saw this movie in 2000 and i just had to buy it it is truly a funny movie
Published on December 16, 2008 by layercake38
3.0 out of 5 stars a poignant depiction
The cover of this movie is misleading, as it shows a globe covered with a hair piece. The story is a bit more local than this. Read more
Published on January 19, 2008
4.0 out of 5 stars An Everlasting Piece
I enjoyed it but it got a bit outlandish at the end.
Published on May 12, 2007 by Joseph McAndrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Piece
If you ever longed for the feeling you were left with after watching The Commitments, and wondered was something like that ever possible in one life time? Read more
Published on November 28, 2005 by A. Herrmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.. captured northern irish humour to a tee!
being from northern ireland and understanding the impact of the troubles and sectarianism i found this lighthearted comedy a great movie to watch and i laughed the whole way... Read more
Published on October 15, 2005 by robyn
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