Movies made from Irish crime novels
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The Informer (1935) John Ford directed Victor McLaglen in a thrilling proto-noir based on Liam O'Flaherty's novel.
Divorcing Jack (1998) David Thewlis and Rachel Griffiths starred in Colin Bateman's adaptation of his own Belfast-set comedy crime caper.
Resurrection Man (1998) Marc Evans directed Stuart Townsend in Eoin McNamee's adaptation of his novel about the Shankhill Butchers.
Blitz (2010) & London Boulevard (2010) Both based on novels by Ken Bruen. Directed by Elliott Lester, Blitz stars Jason Statham and Paddy Considine in a London-set cop movie. London Boulevard stars Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, Anna Friel and David Thewlis, with William Monahan (writer of The Departed) directing.
The New Daughter (2010) Based on a short story by John Connolly, this Kevin Costner vehicle will debut in 2010, with Luis Berdejo directing.
