CinemaOSMovie · 1971 · 1h 15m

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

70%(1)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.

Directed byBrian MacLochlainn

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: EN
Released: December 9, 1971

Studios

RTÉ

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Brian MacLochlainn
Written by: Brian MacLochlainn
Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh

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