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Pigs (1984)

Directed by Cathal Black

Overview

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.

Length 78 minutes

Actors

Jimmy Brennan | George Shane | Maurice O'Donoghue | Liam Halligan | Kwesi Kay | Joan Harpur | Bernie Downes | Máire Noone | Johnny Murphy | Pat Laffan | Gerry Walsh | Charlie Roberts | Frank Roche | Robert Byrne | Anto Nolan | Larry Nolan | Enda Williams