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The Matchmaker

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Romance

    Show description

    Marcy is an assistant to Senator John McGlory, who is having problems with a re-election campaign. Desperate for Irish votes, McGlory's chief of staff Nick sends Marcy to Ireland to trace McGlory's relatives or ancestors. Marcy arrives at the village of Ballinagra when it is preparing for an annual Matchmaking Festival. A well-dressed, handsome and single young lady, she becomes the center of attention for two professional matchmakers, Dermot and Millie, as well as for bartender Sean.

    Show Details

    Cast Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders, Rosaleen Linehan
    Director Mark Joffe
    Writers Greg Dinner, Karen Janszen
    Produced By Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Luc Roeg
    Music By John Altman
    Release Date 3 October 1997 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 6.0/10
    Trivia Ballinagra, the name of the town in the movie is a reworking on the Irish 'Baile Na Gra' which means 'Town of Love'.

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