Jacqueline
Synopsis
Jacqueline is the daughter of Belfast shipyard worker Mike McNeil. The worker's worth is compromised by his crippling fear of heights. Dismissed from his job, he finds solace in the bottle. All seems hopeless until Jacqueline breaks through her father's self-imposed gloom and helps him to regenerate. An adaptation of the novel 'A Grand Man', by Catherine Cookson.
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John Gregson
Mike McNeil
Kathleen Ryan
Elizabeth McNeil
Jacqueline Ryan
Jacqueline McNeil
Liam Redmond
Peter Lord
Cyril Cusack
John Flannagan
Marie Kean
Mrs. Flannagan
Noel Purcell
Mr. Owen, the Parson
Maureen Delaney
Mrs. McBride
Josephine Fitzgerald
Mrs. McMullen
Richard O'Sullivan
Michael McNeil, Jacqueline's Brother
Rita Begley
Sara Flannagan
Tony Wright
Jack McBride
Maureen Swanson
Maggie Flannagan
Jack MacGowran
Campbell
Harold Goldblatt
Schoolmaster
Barry Keegan
Bob Quinton
Christopher Steele
Mr. Pike, the Organist
J.G. Devlin
Baxter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Kirwan, Catherine Cookson, Liam O'Flaherty
- Original Title
- Jacqueline
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- George H. Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Patrick Kirwan, Catherine Cookson, Liam O'Flaherty
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Patrick Kirwan
Writer
Liam O'Flaherty
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacqueline
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What is Jacqueline about?
Jacqueline is the daughter of Belfast shipyard worker Mike McNeil. The worker's worth is compromised by his crippling fear of heights. Dismissed from his job, he finds solace in the bottle. All seems hopeless until Jacqueline breaks through her father's self-imposed gloom and helps him to regenerate. An adaptation of the novel 'A Grand Man', by Catherine Cookson.
Who directed Jacqueline?
Jacqueline was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Jacqueline?
The principal cast of Jacqueline includes John Gregson, Kathleen Ryan, Jacqueline Ryan, Liam Redmond, Cyril Cusack.
When was Jacqueline released and how long is it?
Jacqueline was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Jacqueline based on a book or true story?
Jacqueline is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Cookson".