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09/12/1971 Drama 1h 15m
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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.

  1. Brian MacLochlainn

    Writer, Director

  2. Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Derek King

    Martin Cluxton

  2. Bill Foley

    Mr Cluxton

  3. Dearbhla Molloy

    Mary

  4. Ann O'Dwyer

    Mrs Boyle

  5. Virginia Cole

    Chrissie

  6. Brendan Kealy

    Whacker

  7. Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

    1st Christian Brother

  8. Noel Lynch

    2nd Christian Brother

  9. Áine Ní Mhuirí

    Mother on Train

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Reviews

A review by SPDonlan
Written by SPDonlan on 2024-06-10
An Irish social realism for Irish problems?

In this RTÉ production, sixteen-year-old Martin returns from reform school to an overcrowded home, inattentive parents, little opportunity, considerable prejudice, and all-too-frequent advice on the importance of law, order, and property.

Clergy in the film are largely well-meaning. They introduce it and provide commentary – like an episode of _Radharc_, a popular, long-running Irish documentary series (1962-1996)) – but repeatedly express their own inadequacy for their work.

MacLochlainn and Ó Marcaigh do a grand job, with the help of...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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