A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton

The story

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 & crew

Derek King

Derek KingMartin Cluxton

Bill Foley

Bill FoleyMr Cluxton

Dearbhla MolloyMary

Ann O'Dwyer

Ann O'DwyerMrs Boyle

Virginia Cole

Virginia ColeChrissie

Brendan Kealy

Brendan KealyWhacker

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa

Trolach Oh'Aonghusa1st Christian Brother

Noel Lynch

Noel Lynch2nd Christian Brother

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Áine Ní MhuiríMother on Train

Liam O'Callaghan

Liam O'CallaghanFather on Train

Vincent Smith

Vincent Smith2nd Man on Train

Brian McGrath1st Vincent de Paul Brother