A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977)
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.
Director: Joseph Strick
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 1, 1977
Cast
- Bosco Hogan - Stephen Dedalus
- T. P. McKenna - Simon Dedalus
- John Gielgud - The Preacher
- Rosaleen Linehan - May Dedalus
- Maureen Potter - Dante
- Niall Buggy - Davin
- Bryan Murray - Lynch
- Des Cave - Cranly
- Leslie Lalor - Milly
- Desmond Perry - Casey
Screenplay
- Judith Rascoe (Screenplay)
- James Joyce (Novel)
Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: Stuart Hetherington
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Ulysses Film Production Ltd, RTÉ
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Joseph Strick
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was directed by Joseph Strick.
- Who stars in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man stars Bosco Hogan, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud, Rosaleen Linehan, Maureen Potter, Niall Buggy.
- How long is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a Drama film.
- Where was A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man produced?
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was produced in Ireland.