Pigs (1984)
A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estranged from his wife, a pimp and his prostitute, a destitute businessman, and a paranoiac. The makeshift family soon find themselves subject of intimidation from the State, along with other external forces.
Director: Cathal Black
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 28, 1984
Cast
- Jimmy Brennan - Jimmy
- George Shane - George
- Maurice O'Donoghue - Tom
- Liam Halligan - Ronnie
- Kwesi Kay - Orwell
- Joan Harpur - Mary
- Bernie Downes - Welfare Girl
- Máire Noone - Survey Woman
- Johnny Murphy - Detective 1
- Pat Laffan - Detective 2
Screenplay
Music: Roger Doyle
Editing: Sé Merry Doyle
Production: Samson Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Cathal Black
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pigs about?
- A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estranged from his wife, a pimp and his prostitute, a destitute businessman, and a paranoiac. The makeshift family soon find themselves subject of intimidation from the State, along with other external forces.
- Who directed Pigs?
- Pigs was directed by Cathal Black.
- Who stars in Pigs?
- Pigs stars Jimmy Brennan, George Shane, Maurice O'Donoghue, Liam Halligan, Kwesi Kay, Joan Harpur.
- How long is Pigs?
- Pigs has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Pigs?
- Pigs is a Drama film.
- Where was Pigs produced?
- Pigs was produced in Ireland.