Film

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

7.0

1h 15m

1971

Synopsis

Based on real stories, using both actors and non-actors, and filmed on location in Dublin, A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971) is a rare example of Irish social realism. After years in an industrial school, Martin Cluxton (Derek King) returns home to Dublin but finds considerable prejudice and little opportunity. Broadcast on RTÉ, it was directed by Brian MacLochlainn, co-written by Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh and MacLochlainn, with music by jazz great Louis Stewart.

Director

Brian MacLochlainn

Drama

dublin, irelandirelandsocial realismbleakborstalirishlaw breaking

Cast & Crew

Derek King

as Martin Cluxton

Bill Foley

as Mr Cluxton

Dearbhla Molloy

as Mary

Ann O'Dwyer

as Mrs Boyle

Virginia Cole

as Chrissie

Brendan Kealy

as Whacker

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

as 1st Christian Brother

Noel Lynch

as 2nd Christian Brother

Áine Ní Mhuirí

as Mother on Train

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