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A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971)

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971)

Drama
Release Date: 1971, December 9
Directors: Brian MacLochlainn
Production: RTÉ, RTÉ
Cast: John Kavanagh, Brian McGrath, Dearbhla Molloy, Áine Ní Mhuirí, Liam O'Callaghan, Vincent Smith, Bill Foley, Virginia Cole, Laurie Morton, Brendan Kealy, Jim Bartley, Collette Proctor

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.

Keywords:

social realism dublin, ireland ireland irish bleak borstal law breaking