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.

Cast

Derek King

Derek King

as Martin Cluxton

Bill Foley

Bill Foley

as Mr Cluxton

Dearbhla Molloy

Dearbhla Molloy

as Mary

Ann O'Dwyer

Ann O'Dwyer

as Mrs Boyle

Virginia Cole

Virginia Cole

as Chrissie

Brendan Kealy

Brendan Kealy

as Whacker

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

as 1st Christian Brother

Noel Lynch

Noel Lynch

as 2nd Christian Brother

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Áine Ní Mhuirí

as Mother on Train

Liam O'Callaghan

Liam O'Callaghan

as Father on Train

Reviews

SPDonlan

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...

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