Lament for Arthur Leary

Lament for Arthur Leary

57 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1975

A group of unruly Irish actors refuse the orders of their British director as he orchestrates a dramatic retelling of the life of Irish rebel Art O’Leary. Intercut with this is the troupe’s performance of O’Leary’s story; parallels between the two narratives quickly mount up.

Lament for Arthur Leary

57 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1975

Lament for Arthur Leary
A group of unruly Irish actors refuse the orders of their British director as he orchestrates a dramatic retelling of the life of Irish rebel Art O’Leary. Intercut with this is the troupe’s performance of O’Leary’s story; parallels between the two narratives quickly mount up.
Producers
Original title Caoineadh Airt Ui Laoire
Directors Bob Quinn
Writers Seosamh O'Cuaig, Mairtín Mac Donncha, Bob Quinn

Cast

Seán Bán Breathnach

as Art Uí Laoire

John Arden

as Director

Padraic Bradley

as Damhsóir Dubh

Gurney Campbell

as Sean-bhean

Joe Clancy

as Maor

Bernadette Ní Fhlatharta

as Cailín Aimsire

Tomás MacLochlann

as Trachtaire