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Mark O'Connor's Amongst the Wolves (L-R Daniel Fee and Luke McQuillan) is in cinemas now

Amongst the Wolves director picks his crime classics

"There's been a lot of films that have had an influence on me," says director Mark O'Connor by way of understatement as he sees his latest, Amongst the Wolves, arrive in cinemas.

Movies • 06 May 25

With its man-comes-back-to-town storyline, Amongst the Wolves keeps one eye on the door and another on Ireland's ills as it drives towards its bloody conclusion

Dublin gets a western showdown in Amongst the Wolves

Made for €16,000 and filmed in 15 days, Amongst the Wolves is a good mix of established talents and up-and-comers.

Movie Review • 07 May 25

Amongst the Wolves opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 2 May

Cardboard Gangsters director unveils new crime thriller

Cardboard Gangsters director Mark O'Connor will release his new film, Amongst the Wolves, in Irish cinemas in May.

Movies • 25 Mar 25

Darklands will air on Monday, October 7 at 9pm on Virgin Media One.

Darklands director wants to shed light on teen gangs

Director Mark O'Connor has said he wants upcoming gangland drama, Darklands, to show how "a normal kid from a good family can change" when "pulled into the crime world due to circumstance".

Television • 03 Oct 19

Cardboard Gangsters to get UK cinema release

More good news for the team behind Cardboard Gangsters - the gritty Dublin crime drama is getting a cinema release in the UK.

Entertainment • 06 Jul 17

Cardboard Gangsters set to be biggest Irish film of '17

Gritty and violent Dublin crime drama Cardboard Gangsters is on track to become the biggest Irish film of the year at the Irish box office following another huge weekend for the movie.

Entertainment • 27 Jun 17

Cardboard Gangsters' writer/director Mark O'Connor, John Connors and Kierston Wareing

Cardboard Gangsters creators excited for Irish reaction

Cardboard Gangsters' writer/director Mark O'Connor and co-writer/leading star John Connors have said they can't wait to see how the Darndale-set film resonates with Irish audiences.

Cardboard Gangsters • 15 Jun 17

As gritty a crime drama as you're ever going to get from Irish cinema

Cardboard Gangsters cut out for big box office score

Harry Guerin says that Love/Hate fans still suffering withdrawal symptoms can get down and dirty here.

Cardboard Gangsters • 14 Jun 17

John Connors - New film Cardboard Gangsters in cinemas from June 16

Love/Hate star back in new film about Dublin underworld

Love/Hate fans still in mourning for the RTÉ crime-drama will be able to see star John Connors on the big screen next month opposite EastEnders' Kierston Wareing in a new Dublin thriller, Cardboard Gangsters.

Cardboard Gangsters • 05 May 17

Mark O'Connor