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A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton (1971)

12/09/1971 Drama 1h 15m

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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.

Brian MacLochlainn

Director

Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Derek King

Martin Cluxton

Bill Foley

Mr Cluxton

Dearbhla Molloy

Dearbhla Molloy

Mary

Ann O'Dwyer

Mrs Boyle

Virginia Cole

Chrissie

Brendan Kealy

Whacker

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

1st Christian Brother

Noel Lynch

2nd Christian Brother

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Mother on Train

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A review by SPDonlan

Written on June 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.

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