A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

Dec 9, 1971

1h 15m

★ 7.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

RTÉ

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Cast

Martin Cluxton

Derek King

Mr Cluxton

Bill Foley

Mary

Dearbhla Molloy

Mrs Boyle

Ann O'Dwyer

Chrissie

Virginia Cole

Whacker

Brendan Kealy

1st Christian Brother

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

2nd Christian Brother

Noel Lynch

Mother on Train

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Father on Train

Liam O'Callaghan

2nd Man on Train

Vincent Smith

1st Vincent de Paul Brother

Brian McGrath

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