About this release
A comedy of the human spirit about a highly independent young Irishman who triumphs over conformity. Reminiscent of 'Harold & Maude' and 'Start the Revolution Without Me,' this gentle comedy is the story of a man out of step with this world, marching to the beat of his own drum. Quackser Fortune (Wilder) earns his living by following the horse-drawn delivery wagons of Dublin, scooping up the droppings and selling it as fertilizer. Margot Kidder is the American exchange student who finds herself drawn to this unlearned, but not unknowing man. Media Watch trailer » Bonus Materials Commentary track by Robert Kelly, artist, reviewer and film buff extraordinaire! Restored original Theatrical Trailer Cast & Crew Actors: Gene Wilder Margot Kidder Eileen Colgan May Ollis Seamus Forde David Kelly Director: Waris Hussein Additional Details Label: VCI Entertainment Genre: Comedy Language: English Run Time: 90 mins Region: 0 Release Date: 03/11/25 UPC: 089859908828
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Disc 1
BD
Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970)
90 min
ComedyDramaRomance
In Dublin, a working class family has been unsuccessful in convincing their son to get a real job: the son prefers his job of scooping up horse's dung and selling it for flower gardens. An American exchange student almost runs him over and gets to know him. The dung man has ignored warnings from his family and suddenly the horses have been banned from Dublin. His new love is leaving for America and he must find a way to cope with the new reality.
Credits
Director
Waris Hussein
Writer
Gabriel Walsh
Cast
Gene Wilderas Quackser Fortune
Margot Kidderas Zazel
Eileen Colganas Betsy Bourke
May Ollisas Mrs Fortune
Seamus Fordeas Mr Fortune
David Kellyas Maguire
Danny Cumminsas Donal
Liz Davisas Kathleen Fortune
Tony Doyleas Mike
Caroline Tullyas Vera Fortune
Cinematographer
Gilbert Taylor
Composer
Michael Dress
Editor
Bill Blunden
Producer
Mel Howard
John H. Cushingham
Disc 2
DVDQuackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970)
90 min
ComedyDramaRomance
In Dublin, a working class family has been unsuccessful in convincing their son to get a real job: the son prefers his job of scooping up horse's dung and selling it for flower gardens. An American exchange student almost runs him over and gets to know him. The dung man has ignored warnings from his family and suddenly the horses have been banned from Dublin. His new love is leaving for America and he must find a way to cope with the new reality.
Credits
Director
Waris Hussein
Writer
Gabriel Walsh
Cast
Gene Wilderas Quackser Fortune
Margot Kidderas Zazel
Eileen Colganas Betsy Bourke
May Ollisas Mrs Fortune
Seamus Fordeas Mr Fortune
David Kellyas Maguire
Danny Cumminsas Donal
Liz Davisas Kathleen Fortune
Tony Doyleas Mike
Caroline Tullyas Vera Fortune
Cinematographer
Gilbert Taylor
Composer
Michael Dress
Editor
Bill Blunden
Producer
Mel Howard
John H. Cushingham
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 10, 2026