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.

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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An Irish social realism for Irish problems? In this RTÉ production, sixteen-year-old Martin returns from reform school to an overcrowded home, inattentive parents, little opportunity, considerable prejudice, and all-too-frequent advice on the importance of law, order, and property. Clergy in t...