A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Synopsis
Bosco Hogan plays Joyce's alter-ego, Stephen Daedelus, growing up in Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and at odds with the strictures of his Catholic home and family. The film charts his search for knowledge and understanding, during a decline in his family's circumstances, that leads him to revelations on the nature of art, beauty, and politics. However, his personal renaissance makes him feel unwelcome in his own country, and forces him to make a choice between exile as artist or staying and facing personal defeat.
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Bosco Hogan
Stephen Dedalus
T. P. McKenna
Simon Dedalus
John Gielgud
The Preacher
Rosaleen Linehan
May Dedalus
Maureen Potter
Dante
Niall Buggy
Davin
Bryan Murray
Lynch
Des Cave
Cranly
Leslie Lalor
Milly
Desmond Perry
Casey
Susan Fitzgerald
Emma
Luke Johnston
Stephen (age 10)
Danny Figgis
Wells
Cecil Sheehan
Uncle Charles
Brendan Cauldwell
Father Michael
Aiden Grennell
Father Arnall
Eddie Golden
Father Conmee
Emmet Bergin
Father Dolan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Strick
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Rascoe
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ulysses Film Production Ltd, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Strick
Judith Rascoe, James Joyce
Stanley Myers
Stuart Hetherington
Lesley Walker
Joseph Strick
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Walker
Editor
Joseph Strick
Producer
Joseph Strick
Director
Judith Rascoe
Screenplay
Stuart Hetherington
Director of Photography
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
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What is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man about?
Bosco Hogan plays Joyce's alter-ego, Stephen Daedelus, growing up in Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and at odds with the strictures of his Catholic home and family. The film charts his search for knowledge and understanding, during a decline in his family's circumstances, that leads him to revelations on the nature of art, beauty, and politics. However, his personal renaissance makes him feel unwelcome in his own country, and forces him to make a choice between exile as artist or staying and facing personal defeat.
Who directed A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was directed by Joseph Strick.
Who stars in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
The principal cast of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man includes Bosco Hogan, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud, Rosaleen Linehan, Maureen Potter.
When was A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man released and how long is it?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man based on a book or true story?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Joyce".