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.
Director and cast
- Derek King as Martin Cluxton
- Bill Foley as Mr Cluxton
- Dearbhla Molloy as Mary
- Ann O'Dwyer as Mrs Boyle
- Virginia Cole as Chrissie
- Brendan Kealy as Whacker
- Trolach Oh'Aonghusa as 1st Christian Brother
- Noel Lynch as 2nd Christian Brother
- Áine Ní Mhuirí as Mother on Train
- Liam O'Callaghan as Father on Train
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