Family (1994)
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: May 8, 1994
Cast
- Sean McGinley - Charlo Spencer
- Ger Ryan - Paula Spencer
- Neilí Conroy - Nicola Spencer
- Barry Ward - John Paul Spencer
- Gemma Butterly - Leanne Spencer
- Jake Williams - Jack Spencer
- Des McAleer - Ray Harris
- Pauline McLynn - Denise
- Vinnie McCabe - Mr. Connolly
- Donna Dent - Dymphna
Screenplay
Cinematography: Daf Hobson
Editing: Trevor Waite
Production: BBC, RTÉ
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Winterbottom
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family about?
- This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
- Who directed Family?
- Family was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
- Who stars in Family?
- Family stars Sean McGinley, Ger Ryan, Neilí Conroy, Barry Ward, Gemma Butterly, Jake Williams.
- How long is Family?
- Family has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- Where was Family produced?
- Family was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.