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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.

Top Cast

  • Derek King

    Derek King

    Martin Cluxton

  • Bill Foley

    Bill Foley

    Mr Cluxton

  • Dearbhla Molloy

    Dearbhla Molloy

    Mary

  • Ann O'Dwyer

    Ann O'Dwyer

    Mrs Boyle

  • Virginia Cole

    Virginia Cole

    Chrissie

  • Brendan Kealy

    Brendan Kealy

    Whacker

  • Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

    Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

    1st Christian Brother

  • Noel Lynch

    Noel Lynch

    2nd Christian Brother

  • Áine Ní Mhuirí

    Áine Ní Mhuirí

    Mother on Train

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.

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  • SPDonlan
    SPDonlan
    Jun 10, 2024

    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 the film are largely well-meaning. They introduce it and provide commentary – like an episode of _Radharc_, a popular, long-running Irish documentary series (1962-1996)) – but repeatedly express their own inadequacy for their work. MacLochlainn and Ó Marcaigh do a grand job, with the help of Stewart, Ireland’s greatest jazz musician. And there are a number of surprises among the cast. Recommended. Note: I added this based on the little information I could find. Please feel free to offer corrections. See www.rte.ie/archives/2016/1206/836988-a-week-in-the-life-of-martin-cluxton/

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