One of Ourselves (TV 1983)

Based on William Trevor's short story "An evening with John Joe Dempsey", this tells the tale of a dreamy 15 year old coming to terms with his adulthood in a provincial town.

Director:

Pat O'Connor

Writers:

William Trevor (screenplay), William Trevor (story)

Stars:

Steven Mason, Cyril Cusack, Niall Toibin

Cast

Cast overview:
Steven Mason	...	John Joe Dempsey
Cyril Cusack	...	Quigley
Niall Toibin	...	Mr. Lynch
Frances Quinn	...	Mrs. Dempsey
Bill Paterson	...	Mr. Daly
Tom Hickey	...	Brother Leahy
Donal Farmer	...	Father Deasy (as Donall Farmer)
Anita Reeves	...	Mrs. Dwyer
Pat Leavy	...	Mrs. Keogh
Laurie Morton	...	Mrs. O'Brien

Storyline

Based on William Trevor's short story "An evening with John Joe Dempsey", this tells the tale of a dreamy 15 year old coming to terms with his adulthood in a provincial town.

Details

Country:

UK Ireland

Release Date:

22 November 1983 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ)

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