Film · Drama
A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971)
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
- Writers
- Brian MacLochlainn, Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh
- Country
- Ireland
- Language
- English
- Release date
- December 9, 1971
Cast
- Derek KingMartin Cluxton
- Bill FoleyMr Cluxton
Dearbhla MolloyMary- Ann O'DwyerMrs Boyle
- Virginia ColeChrissie
- Brendan KealyWhacker
- Trolach Oh'Aonghusa1st Christian Brother
- Noel Lynch2nd Christian Brother
- Áine Ní MhuiríMother on Train
- Liam O'CallaghanFather on Train
- Vincent Smith2nd Man on Train
Brian McGrath1st Vincent de Paul Brother- Robert Somerset2nd Vincent de Paul Brother
- Collette ProctorEmployment Clerk
Jim BartleyCronin- Tom IrvinMcGreevey
- Maureen AhearneRaquel
John KavanaghPriest- Joe DowlingMaoist
- Eoin O'SúilleabháinTramp
