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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorBrian MacLochlainn
WritersBrian MacLochlainn, Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton
About A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton
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, A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton leans on a strong ensemble — Derek King, Bill Foley, Dearbhla Molloy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1971.
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