Juno and the Paycock (1980)
During the Irish Civil War in 1922, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are. In the 1980 BBC adaptation of "Juno and the Paycock," Dudley Sutton played the role of Captain Jack Boyle, alongside Frances Tomelty as Juno. The play, written by Seán O'Casey, is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War and centers on the Boyle family's experiences with an anticipated inheritance and the subsequent fallout.
Director: Roger Cheveley
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 12, 1980
Cast
- Frances Tomelty - Juno Boyle
- Dudley Sutton - "Captain" Jack Boyle
- Siobhán McKenna - Mrs. Tancred
- Anna Manahan - Mrs. Maisie Madigan
- Jim Norton - "Joxer" Daly
- Bernadette Shortt - Mary Boyle
- Aaron Harris - Johnny Boyle
- Sean Scanlan - Charlie Bentham
- John O'Toole - Jerry Devine
- John Molloy - "Needle" Nugent
Screenplay
Music: Fiachra Trench
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roger Cheveley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Juno and the Paycock about?
- During the Irish Civil War in 1922, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are. In the 1980 BBC adaptation of "Juno and the Paycock," Dudley Sutton played the role of Captain Jack Boyle, alongside Frances Tomelty as Juno. The play, written by Seán O'Casey, is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War and centers on the Boyle family's experiences with an anticipated inheritance and the subsequent fallout.
- Who directed Juno and the Paycock?
- Juno and the Paycock was directed by Roger Cheveley.
- Who stars in Juno and the Paycock?
- Juno and the Paycock stars Frances Tomelty, Dudley Sutton, Siobhán McKenna, Anna Manahan, Jim Norton, Bernadette Shortt.
- How long is Juno and the Paycock?
- Juno and the Paycock has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).