Movie: A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

Top 10 Billed Cast

Derek King
Derek King

Martin Cluxton

Bill Foley
Bill Foley

Mr Cluxton

Dearbhla Molloy
Dearbhla Molloy

Mary

Ann O'Dwyer
Ann O'Dwyer

Mrs Boyle

Virginia Cole
Virginia Cole

Chrissie

Brendan Kealy
Brendan Kealy

Whacker

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa
Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

1st Christian Brother

Noel Lynch
Noel Lynch

2nd Christian Brother

Áine Ní Mhuirí
Áine Ní Mhuirí

Mother on Train

Liam O'Callaghan
Liam O'Callaghan

Father on Train

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1971-12-09

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    English
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