Overview
Michael Lamb is a Father questioning his calling, in a Reform School in Ireland. When young epileptic runaway Eoin is sent to the school, the two recognise kindred spirits and escape to London together. With the police on their tail and the money running out however, Lamb is forced to make some terrible decisions.
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Music
Music by Van Morrison
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Michael Garfath
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Bernard MacLavertyScreenplay, Novel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 10, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $5.1K
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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Cast
Liam NeesonMichael Lamb
Hugh O'ConorOwen Kane
Ian BannenBrother Benedict
Harry TowbPriest
Frances TomeltyMrs. Kane
Ian McElhinneyMaguire- Ronan WilmotBrother Fintan
- Denis CareyMr. Lamb
- Eileen KennallyNeighbour Woman
- David GorryO'Donnell
- Andrew PickeringMurphy
- Stuart O'ConnorO'Holloran
Nicola WrightHotel Receptionist
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