Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital, Region 1 encoding. |
Language |
English, French or Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
Cast |
Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea, John Lynch, Sophie Vavasseur, Alan Bates. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Andre Fleuren ; editor, Humphrey Dixon ; music composer, Stephen Endelman ; costume designer, Joan Bergin ; production designer, John Stoddart. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002. |
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Based on a true story. |
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Special features: "The story behind the story" featurette; behind-the-scenes featurette; audio commentary with director Bruce Beresford; second audio commentary with Pierce Brosnan and producer Beau St. Clair; photo gallery. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for thematic material and language. |
Summary |
In 1953, Desmond Doyle takes on the Irish family law system and the Catholic Church in a bid to be reunited with his children. Despite a strong work ethic, Desmond has a hard time holding on to steady work. Desmond's wife walks out on the relationship and his sporadic employment eventually attracts the attention of the law. A court order sends his two sons and young daughter to separate Catholic orphanages until Desmond can prove he's capable of properly supporting them. However, Desmond discovers merely getting work is not enough to bring his children back to him. |
Subject |
Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1949- -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Orphanages -- Ireland -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Legalization -- Ireland -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Added Author |
Brosnan, Pierce.
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Beresford, Bruce.
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Quinn, Aidan.
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Margulies, Julianna, 1966-
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Added Title |
Evelyn (Motion picture)
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ISBN |
0792855035 |
Standard No. |
027616884299 |
Music No. |
1004347 MGM Home Entertainment |
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