A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971)
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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Cast
- Derek King — Martin Cluxton
- Bill Foley — Mr Cluxton
- Dearbhla Molloy — Mary
- Ann O'Dwyer — Mrs Boyle
- Virginia Cole — Chrissie
- Brendan Kealy — Whacker
- Trolach Oh'Aonghusa — 1st Christian Brother
- Noel Lynch — 2nd Christian Brother
- Áine Ní Mhuirí — Mother on Train
- Liam O'Callaghan — Father on Train
- Vincent Smith — 2nd Man on Train
- Brian McGrath — 1st Vincent de Paul Brother
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