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as Fergus Connolly, Michael's father who abandoned him at birth
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Films Where Non-Disabled Actors Play Disabled Roles
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605:from the original on 22 February 2014.
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928:English-language comedy-drama films
593:Fiachra Gibbons (14 October 2004).
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933:English-language independent films
893:Films directed by Damien O'Donnell
727:"BBC – Films – Inside I'm Dancing"
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704:Rory O'Shea Was Here
666:"Inside I'm Dancing"
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