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26 December 1986 (Australia)
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This LAMB has a broken leg
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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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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.