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Strumpet City

Series Overview

Strumpet City was a 1980 television miniseries produced by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, based on James Plunkett's 1969 novel Strumpet City. It was RTÉ's most ambitious and expensive production to date. The script was written by Hugh Leonard, and Peter O'Toole played James Larkin, the union leader.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

Air Date Window

1980 – 1980

Premiered: Sun, Mar 16, 1980

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Nov 7, 1980

Season 1, Episode 1: “Episode 1”

When employers refused to give in to the workers' demands, the poverty-stricken masses were left struggling to support themselves and their families, and the tale focuses on individual responses to the suffering all around them.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tony Barry

Screenplay & Story

Hugh Leonard, James Plunkett

Original Score & Music

Prionnsias O'Duinn

Director of Photography

Ken Murphy

Film Editing

Myles Merriman

Producers

Tony Barry, John Kelleher

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:James Plunkett

Department Leadership Roster

Tony Barry

Director

Hugh Leonard

Writer

Tony Barry

Producer

Ken Murphy

Director of Photography

Myles Merriman

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strumpet City.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strumpet City

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What is Strumpet City about?

Strumpet City was a 1980 television miniseries produced by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, based on James Plunkett's 1969 novel Strumpet City. It was RTÉ's most ambitious and expensive production to date. The script was written by Hugh Leonard, and Peter O'Toole played James Larkin, the union leader.

How many seasons does Strumpet City have?

Strumpet City comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Strumpet City?

Key cast members in Strumpet City include Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann, Angela Harding, Bryan Murray.

Who created or directed Strumpet City?

Strumpet City was developed and directed by Tony Barry.