Family
Synopsis
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
Top Cast
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Sean McGinley
Charlo Spencer
Ger Ryan
Paula Spencer
Neilí Conroy
Nicola Spencer
Barry Ward
John Paul Spencer
Gemma Butterly
Leanne Spencer
Jake Williams
Jack Spencer
Des McAleer
Ray Harris
Pauline McLynn
Denise
Vinnie McCabe
Mr. Connolly
Donna Dent
Dymphna
David Gorry
Mark
Lorcan Cranitch
Tutorial Teacher
Martin Murphy
Mr. Busy Busy
John Cronin
Fats
Darren Kenny
Tony
Honor Heffernan
Chrissie Harris
Andrew Connolly
Liam
Judith Ryan
Shirley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Roddy Doyle
- Original Title
- Family
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Roddy Doyle
Daf Hobson
Trevor Waite
David Newcombe, Andrew Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Roddy Doyle
Writer
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Daf Hobson
Director of Photography
Trevor Waite
Editor
David Newcombe
Producer
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family
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What is Family about?
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
Who directed Family?
Family was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in Family?
The principal cast of Family includes Sean McGinley, Ger Ryan, Neilí Conroy, Barry Ward, Gemma Butterly.
When was Family released and how long is it?
Family was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.