Evelyn
“The Story of a Father’s Love That Changed a Nation.”
Synopsis
Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
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Evelyn (2002) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-22
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Pierce Brosnan
Desmond Doyle
Aidan Quinn
Nick Barron
Julianna Margulies
Bernadette Beattie
Stephen Rea
Michael Beattie
John Lynch
Senior Counsel Mr. Wolfe
Sophie Vavasseur
Evelyn Doyle
Alan Bates
Thomas Connolly
Niall Beagan
Dermot Doyle
Hugh McDonagh
Maurice Doyle
Mairead Devlin
Charlotte Doyle
Frank Kelly
Henry Doyle
Clare Mullen
Mrs. Daisley
Alvaro Lucchesi
Inspector Logan
Garrett Keogh
District Judge
Daithi O'Suilleabhain
Brother Eustace
Andrea Irvine
Sister Brigid
Marian Quinn
Sister Theresa
Karen Ardiff
Sister Felicity
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Pender
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Evelyn
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- CineEvelyn, Irish Dreamtime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
Paul Pender
Stephen Endelman
Andre Fleuren
Humphrey Dixon
Mario Ohoven, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Ohoven, Simon Bosanquet, Kieran Corrigan
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Beresford
Director
Paul Pender
Writer
Stephen Endelman
Original Music Composer
Pierce Brosnan
Producer
Michael Ohoven
Producer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Andre Fleuren
Director of Photography
John Stoddart
Production Design
Beau St. Clair
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evelyn
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What is Evelyn about?
Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
Who directed Evelyn?
Evelyn was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Evelyn?
The principal cast of Evelyn includes Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea, John Lynch.
When was Evelyn released and how long is it?
Evelyn was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Evelyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evelyn was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evelyn?
Evelyn holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).