What's the Difference between Angela's Ashes the Book and Angela's Ashes the Movie?

Drama

Angela's Ashes

82%
Released: 1996
Author: Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

18%
Released: 1999
Director: Alan Parker
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In the Book In the Movie
Angela McCourt
Angela McCourt
Portrayed by: Emily Watson
Malachy McCourt
Malachy McCourt
Portrayed by: Robert Carlyle
Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt
Portrayed by: Michael Legge
Angela's Ashes Book vs Movie
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In the Book In the Movie
   The McCourts eat a pig's head for their Christmas dinner. They eat a sheep's head.
   Margaret McCourt is born in America. She is born in Ireland.
   Angela and Malachy meet in New York. Angela becomes pregnant and they get married because of the coming baby. This isn't discussed.
   Frank gets in a fight with Laman because of his bike. He fights because he makes fun of his mother.


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