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
Vincent Smith
as 2nd Man on Train
Brian McGrath
as 1st Vincent de Paul Brother
