Juno and the Paycock
Synopsis
During the Irish Civil War in 1922, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are. In the 1980 BBC adaptation of "Juno and the Paycock," Dudley Sutton played the role of Captain Jack Boyle, alongside Frances Tomelty as Juno. The play, written by Seán O'Casey, is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War and centers on the Boyle family's experiences with an anticipated inheritance and the subsequent fallout.
Top Cast
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Frances Tomelty
Juno Boyle
Dudley Sutton
"Captain" Jack Boyle
Siobhán McKenna
Mrs. Tancred
Anna Manahan
Mrs. Maisie Madigan
Jim Norton
"Joxer" Daly
Bernadette Shortt
Mary Boyle
Aaron Harris
Johnny Boyle
Sean Scanlan
Charlie Bentham
John O'Toole
Jerry Devine
John Molloy
"Needle" Nugent
John Hewitt
Mobiliser
Nicholas Grennell
Irregular
Des McAleer
1st Furniture Removal Man
Billy Clarke
2nd Furniture Removal Man
Catherine Gibson
1st Neighbour
Maureen Dow
2nd Neighbour
Derek Halligan
Coal Block Vendor
Eric Erskine
Sewing Machine Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Cheveley
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean O'Casey
- Original Score
- Fiachra Trench
- Original Title
- Juno and the Paycock
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Cheveley
Sean O'Casey
Fiachra Trench
Prudence FitzGerald
Department Leadership Roster
Sean O'Casey
Writer
Roger Cheveley
Director
Prudence FitzGerald
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Juno and the Paycock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Juno and the Paycock about?
During the Irish Civil War in 1922, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are. In the 1980 BBC adaptation of "Juno and the Paycock," Dudley Sutton played the role of Captain Jack Boyle, alongside Frances Tomelty as Juno. The play, written by Seán O'Casey, is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War and centers on the Boyle family's experiences with an anticipated inheritance and the subsequent fallout.
Who directed Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock was directed by Roger Cheveley.
Who stars in Juno and the Paycock?
The principal cast of Juno and the Paycock includes Frances Tomelty, Dudley Sutton, Siobhán McKenna, Anna Manahan, Jim Norton.
When was Juno and the Paycock released and how long is it?
Juno and the Paycock was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Juno and the Paycock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Juno and the Paycock was composed by Fiachra Trench.