A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

  • Rated 7.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1971
  • 1h 15m
  • Drama

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
Starring
Derek King, Bill Foley, Dearbhla Molloy, Ann O'Dwyer

Cast

  • Derek King

    Martin Cluxton

  • Bill Foley

    Mr Cluxton

  • Dearbhla Molloy

    Dearbhla Molloy

    Mary

  • Ann O'Dwyer

    Mrs Boyle

  • Virginia Cole

    Chrissie

  • Brendan Kealy

    Whacker

  • Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

    1st Christian Brother

  • Noel Lynch

    2nd Christian Brother

  • Áine Ní Mhuirí

    Mother on Train

  • Liam O'Callaghan

    Father on Train

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