United States / Oct 01, 1985 / Chicago International Film Festival
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Denis Carey | Mr. Lamb |
| Eileen Kennally | Neighbour Woman |
| David Gorry | O'Donnell |
| Andrew Pickering | Murphy |
| Stuart O'Connor | O'Holloran |
| Nicola Wright | Hotel Receptionist |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lamb |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Flickers Limehouse, Film4 Productions |
| Release date | 10 ottobre 1986 |
| Executive producer | Al Burgess |
| Production | Neil Zeiger, Martin Proctor |
| Writer | Bernard MacLaverty |
| Casting | Simone Reynolds |
| Editing | Peter Delfgou |
| Cinematography | Michael Garfath |
| Assistant directors | Colin Gregg |
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| Camera operators | Michael Garfath |
| Additional photography | Michael Garfath |
| Production design | Austen Spriggs, Val Wolstenholme |
| Art direction | Val Wolstenholme, Austen Spriggs |
| Set decoration | Austen Spriggs, Val Wolstenholme |
| Music | Van Morrison |
| Sound | Van Morrison |
| Costume design | Monica Howe, Stevie Hall, Vivien Placks |
| Makeup | Stevie Hall, Monica Howe, Vivien Placks |
| Hairstyling | Stevie Hall, Monica Howe, Vivien Placks |
| Revenue | 5076 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Ireland / Oct 10, 1986
United Kingdom / Nov 06, 1986 / 15
United States / Feb 24, 1995 / New York City, New York
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