A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

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A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

1971

1h 15m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

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.

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22 members

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Derek King

Martin Cluxton

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Bill Foley

Mr Cluxton

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Dearbhla Molloy

Mary

Dearbhla Molloy

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Ann O'Dwyer

Mrs Boyle

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Virginia Cole

Chrissie

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Brendan Kealy

Whacker

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Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

1st Christian Brother

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Noel Lynch

2nd Christian Brother

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Áine Ní Mhuirí

Mother on Train

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Liam O'Callaghan

Father on Train

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Vincent Smith

2nd Man on Train

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Brian McGrath

1st Vincent de Paul Brother

Brian McGrath

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Robert Somerset

2nd Vincent de Paul Brother

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Collette Proctor

Employment Clerk

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Jim Bartley

Cronin

Jim Bartley

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Tom Irvin

McGreevey

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Maureen Ahearne

Raquel

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John Kavanagh

Priest

John Kavanagh

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Joe Dowling

Maoist

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Eoin O'Súilleabháin

Tramp

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Gerry Alexander

Justice

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Laurie Morton

Mrs. Cluxton

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