Katie: The Year of a Child
Synopsis
Katie, the 14-year-old daughter of a travelling family, is left in charge of an ailing mother and her nine brothers and sisters in Dublin whilst her father is in England seeking his fortune.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Margaret Kelly
Katie
Anna Manahan
Maggie Donoghue
Derry Power
King Donoghue
Marcella O'Riordan
Mrs. Collins
Donal McCann
Big Jim Collins
Johnny Murphy
Kevin Collins
Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Mary Collins
Barry McGovern
Sean
Arthur O'Sullivan
Dockside pub landlord
John Welsh
Committee chairman
Philip O'Flynn
Doctor
Des Nealon
Riley
Frank Melia
Traveller
Tom Hickey
Pub manager
Tom Irwin
Priest
Peadar Lamb
Police sergeant
Pat Abernethy
Police constable
Sheila O'Sullivan
Nursing sister
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Cullen, John Norton
- Original Score
- Davey Arthur, Eddie Furey, Finbar Furey
- Original Title
- Katie: The Year of a Child
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Davis
Ian Cullen, John Norton
Davey Arthur, Eddie Furey, Finbar Furey
John Norton
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Cullen
Writer
John Norton
Producer
John Norton
Writer
Barry Davis
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katie: The Year of a Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katie: The Year of a Child about?
Katie, the 14-year-old daughter of a travelling family, is left in charge of an ailing mother and her nine brothers and sisters in Dublin whilst her father is in England seeking his fortune.
Who directed Katie: The Year of a Child?
Katie: The Year of a Child was directed by Barry Davis.
Who stars in Katie: The Year of a Child?
The principal cast of Katie: The Year of a Child includes Margaret Kelly, Anna Manahan, Derry Power, Marcella O'Riordan, Donal McCann.
When was Katie: The Year of a Child released and how long is it?
Katie: The Year of a Child was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Katie: The Year of a Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katie: The Year of a Child was composed by Davey Arthur, Eddie Furey, Finbar Furey.