Cal
Synopsis
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cal (1984) - Movie Trailer (Film 4 Television Network)
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-11-13
Top Cast
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John Lynch
Cal
Helen Mirren
Marcella
Donal McCann
Shamie
Ray McAnally
Cyril Dunlop
John Kavanagh
Skeffington
Stevan Rimkus
Crilly
Catherine Gibson
Mrs Morton
Louis Rolston
Dermot Ryan
Tom Hickey
Preacher
Gerard Mannix Flynn
Arty
Seamus Forde
Mr Morton
Edward Byrne
Skeffington Snr
J.J. Murphy
Man in Library
Audrey Johnson
Lucy
Brian Munn
Robert Morton
Daragh O'Malley
Scarfaced Policeman
George Shane
Second Policeman
Julia Dearden
Shop Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard MacLaverty
- Original Score
- Mark Knopfler
- Original Title
- Cal
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Bernard MacLaverty
Mark Knopfler
Jerzy Zieliński
Michael Bradsell
David Puttnam, Terence A. Clegg
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Knopfler
Original Music Composer
Pat O'Connor
Director
David Puttnam
Producer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cal about?
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
Who directed Cal?
Cal was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Cal?
The principal cast of Cal includes John Lynch, Helen Mirren, Donal McCann, Ray McAnally, John Kavanagh.
When was Cal released and how long is it?
Cal was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Cal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cal was composed by Mark Knopfler.
Is Cal based on a book or true story?
Cal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard MacLaverty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cal?
Cal holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).