Fugitive
Synopsis
After 18 years as a friar, Peter is no longer sure of his vocation. It is a happy life, maybe too much so, and now he has met Clare. Will his doubts run away with him? Runaway friars are officially "fugitives" who must be persuaded back to their order. Author Sean Walsh fled the Franciscan order to become first a journalist, then a playwright and is now a radio drama producer in Ireland.
Top Cast
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Stephen Rea
Peter
Eve Belton
Claire
Paul Farrell
Fr. Provincial
Bosco Hogan
Noel
Liam Redmond
Giles
David Kelly
Mark
Seamus Healy
Paul
Vass Anderson
Malachy
Alan Barry
John
Ian Cunningham
Benedict
Harry Webster
Eugene
Cecil Sheridan
Philip
Betty Romaine
Mother
Eamonn Boyce
Dubliner
Joan Campbell
Dubliner
Chris Gannon
Dubliner
Doreen Keogh
Dubliner
Shay Gorman
Dubliner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Gill
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Walsh
- Original Title
- Fugitive
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Gill
Sean Walsh
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Peter Gill
Director
Sean Walsh
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fugitive
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What is Fugitive about?
After 18 years as a friar, Peter is no longer sure of his vocation. It is a happy life, maybe too much so, and now he has met Clare. Will his doubts run away with him? Runaway friars are officially "fugitives" who must be persuaded back to their order. Author Sean Walsh fled the Franciscan order to become first a journalist, then a playwright and is now a radio drama producer in Ireland.
Who directed Fugitive?
Fugitive was directed by Peter Gill.
Who stars in Fugitive?
The principal cast of Fugitive includes Stephen Rea, Eve Belton, Paul Farrell, Bosco Hogan, Liam Redmond.
When was Fugitive released and how long is it?
Fugitive was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.