During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.
Company of Wolves, Film4 Productions, Close Call Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Miramax, Senator Film, Section 481, Scala Productions, Four Provinces Films