A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977)

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977)

1977-09-01 Ireland 92 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Bosco Hogan plays Joyce's alter-ego, Stephen Daedelus, growing up in Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and at odds with the strictures of his Catholic home and family. The film charts his search for knowledge and understanding, during a decline in his family's circumstances, that leads him to revelations on the nature of art, beauty, and politics. However, his personal renaissance makes him feel unwelcome in his own country, and forces him to make a choice between exile as artist or staying and facing personal defeat.

Cast

Bosco Hogan is Stephen Dedalus
Stephen Dedalus
T. P. McKenna is Simon Dedalus
Simon Dedalus
John Gielgud is The Preacher
The Preacher
Rosaleen Linehan is May Dedalus
May Dedalus
Des Cave is Cranly
Cranly
Luke Johnston is Stephen (age 10)
Stephen (age 10)