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.
Directed by Brian MacLochlainn
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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
Robert Somerset
2nd Vincent de Paul Brother
Collette Proctor
Employment Clerk
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