The Folk Singer
Synopsis
A successful folk singer and his entourage are locked down in a Belfast hotel during the Troubles, as the authorities demand he identifies himself as either a Catholic atheist or a Protestant atheist.
Top Cast
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Tom Bell
Danny Blake
Celia Bannerman
Miss Arrowroot
Bernard Spear
Eddie Ruebens
J.G. Devlin
Waiter
Allan McClelland
Hotel Manager
Bill Nagy
Professor Malone
Ann Murray
Lady Psychiatrist
Harry Towb
1st Workman
Frederick Hogarth
2nd Workman
Michael Elwyn
Officer
Tim Hardy
Jesus Freak
Declan Mulholland
Protestant Man
Phyllis MacMahon
Protestant Wife
Maggie Fitzgerald
Catholic Wife
David Atkinson
Catholic Priest
Steve Benbow
Guitarist
Jack Fallon
Double Bass
Steve Rye
Harmonica
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Behan
- Original Title
- The Folk Singer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piers Haggard
Dominic Behan
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Behan
Writer
Piers Haggard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Folk Singer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Folk Singer about?
A successful folk singer and his entourage are locked down in a Belfast hotel during the Troubles, as the authorities demand he identifies himself as either a Catholic atheist or a Protestant atheist.
Who directed The Folk Singer?
The Folk Singer was directed by Piers Haggard.
Who stars in The Folk Singer?
The principal cast of The Folk Singer includes Tom Bell, Celia Bannerman, Bernard Spear, J.G. Devlin, Allan McClelland.
When was The Folk Singer released and how long is it?
The Folk Singer was released in 1972 with a total runtime of Unknown.