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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man · 1977

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977) is a Drama film directed by Joseph Strick, starring Bosco Hogan, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud.

Drama

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, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud, Rosaleen Linehan, Maureen Potter, Niall Buggy, Bryan Murray, Des Cave

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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.

When was "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" released?

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was released in 1977.

Who stars in "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man"?

The cast includes Bosco Hogan, T. P. McKenna, John Gielgud, Rosaleen Linehan.