A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

1971
1h 15m
7.0

7.0/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
RTÉ
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

dublin, ireland ireland social realism bleak borstal irish law breaking

Quick Facts

Release Date December 9, 1971
Status Released
Language EN

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

Vincent Smith
Vincent Smith

2nd Man on Train

Brian McGrath
Brian McGrath

1st Vincent de Paul Brother

Key Crew

Brian MacLochlainn
Writer
Brian MacLochlainn
Director
Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh
Writer