Lamb
Synopsis
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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Liam Neeson
Michael Lamb
Hugh O'Conor
Owen Kane
Ian Bannen
Brother Benedict
Harry Towb
Priest
Frances Tomelty
Mrs. Kane
Ian McElhinney
Maguire
Ronan Wilmot
Brother Fintan
Denis Carey
Mr. Lamb
Eileen Kennally
Neighbour Woman
David Gorry
O'Donnell
Andrew Pickering
Murphy
Stuart O'Connor
O'Holloran
Nicola Wright
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Gregg
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard MacLaverty
- Original Score
- Van Morrison
- Original Title
- Lamb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Flickers Limehouse, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Gregg
Bernard MacLaverty
Van Morrison
Michael Garfath
Peter Delfgou
Neil Zeiger, Al Burgess
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Gregg
Director
Bernard MacLaverty
Screenplay
Neil Zeiger
Producer
Peter Delfgou
Editor
Austen Spriggs
Production Design
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Michael Garfath
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lamb about?
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.
Who directed Lamb?
Lamb was directed by Colin Gregg.
Who stars in Lamb?
The principal cast of Lamb includes Liam Neeson, Hugh O'Conor, Ian Bannen, Harry Towb, Frances Tomelty.
When was Lamb released and how long is it?
Lamb was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Lamb make at the box office?
Lamb grossed $5K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lamb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lamb was composed by Van Morrison.
Is Lamb based on a book or true story?
Lamb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard MacLaverty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lamb?
Lamb holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).