Pigs
Synopsis
A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estranged from his wife, a pimp and his prostitute, a destitute businessman, and a paranoiac. The makeshift family soon find themselves subject of intimidation from the State, along with other external forces.
Top Cast
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Jimmy
George Shane
George
Maurice O'Donoghue
Tom
Liam Halligan
Ronnie
Kwesi Kay
Orwell
Joan Harpur
Mary
Bernie Downes
Welfare Girl
Máire Noone
Survey Woman
Johnny Murphy
Detective 1
Pat Laffan
Detective 2
Gerry Walsh
Site Foreman
Charlie Roberts
Labourer 1
Frank Roche
Labourer 2
Robert Byrne
Ronnie's Friend
Anto Nolan
Ronnie's Friend
Larry Nolan
Ronnie's Friend
Enda Williams
Ronnie's Friend
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cathal Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Brennan
- Original Score
- Roger Doyle
- Original Title
- Pigs
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Samson Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cathal Black
Jimmy Brennan
Roger Doyle
Sé Merry Doyle
Department Leadership Roster
Cathal Black
Director
Sé Merry Doyle
Editor
Jimmy Brennan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pigs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pigs about?
A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estranged from his wife, a pimp and his prostitute, a destitute businessman, and a paranoiac. The makeshift family soon find themselves subject of intimidation from the State, along with other external forces.
Who directed Pigs?
Pigs was directed by Cathal Black.
Who stars in Pigs?
The principal cast of Pigs includes Jimmy Brennan, George Shane, Maurice O'Donoghue, Liam Halligan, Kwesi Kay.
When was Pigs released and how long is it?
Pigs was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Pigs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pigs was composed by Roger Doyle.