Trojan Eddie (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Trojan Eddie is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Trojan Eddie sells stolen goods for John Power, aging godfather of a local network of Irish gypsies, known as "travelers." Having done time rather than inform on his partner in a failed burglary, Eddie now struggles to raise his two daughters alone. Power falls for and marries traveler girl Kathleen, but when she runs off with Power's nephew Dermot — and takes the $11,000 dowry with her — Eddie must track the couple down.
Who’s in it. Trojan Eddie stars Stephen Rea as Trojan Eddie, Richard Harris as John Power, Stuart Townsend as Dermot and Brendan Gleeson as Ginger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Trojan Eddie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trojan Eddie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trojan Eddie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trojan Eddie (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trojan Eddie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trojan Eddie worth watching?
- Trojan Eddie holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trojan Eddie?
- Trojan Eddie stars Stephen Rea, Richard Harris, Stuart Townsend, Brendan Gleeson and Aislín McGuckin.
- When was Trojan Eddie released?
- Trojan Eddie was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.