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Bernard MacLaverty (novel)
Bernard MacLaverty (screenplay)
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Release Date:
26 December 1986 (Australia) more
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Awards:
2 wins more
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Cast

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Liam Neeson ... Michael Lamb
Harry Towb ... Priest
Hugh O'Conor ... Owen Kane
Frances Tomelty ... Mrs. Kane
Ian Bannen ... Brother Benedict
Ronan Wilmot ... Brother Fintan
Denis Carey ... Mr. Lamb
Eileen Kennally ... Neighbour Woman
David Gorry ... O'Donnell
Andrew Pickering ... Murphy
Stuart O'Connor ... O'Holloran
Ian McElhinney ... Maguire
Bernadette McKenna ... Jeweller's Assistant
Jessica Saunders ... Bank Teller on Boat
Robert Hamilton ... Stranger at Holyhead
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110 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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This LAMB has a broken leg, 21 December 2003
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At a glance, the first 2/3 of LAMB appears to be a quiet, thoughtful, interesting character study of a man whose paternal instincts awaken and sweep aside his long held religious convictions. But out of nowhere, an unbelievable scene takes place where the little kid is handed Liam Neeson's much needed life's savings to give away. It rang about as true as if space aliens had landed and vaporized the bundle of money with an atomic ray gun.

The better way to end a thoughtful character study is using the philosophy LESS IS MORE. Unfortunately, the last third of LAMB revolts against the whole notion of quiet contemplation. Brash dramatics and pushing the edge of believability dominates the end.

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