"Lamb" focuses on the relationship between Brother Michael Lamb (Liam Neeson), a teacher in a Roman Catholic-run institution for troubled boys in Ireland, and 10-year-old Owen Kane (Hugh ...
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| Liam Neeson | ... | Michael Lamb | |
| Harry Towb | ... | Priest | |
| Hugh O'Conor | ... | Owen Kane | |
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Frances Tomelty | ... | Mrs. Kane |
| Ian Bannen | ... | Brother Benedict | |
| Ronan Wilmot | ... | Brother Fintan | |
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Denis Carey | ... | Mr. Lamb |
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Eileen Kennally | ... | Neighbour Woman |
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David Gorry | ... | O'Donnell |
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Andrew Pickering | ... | Murphy |
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Stuart O'Connor | ... | O'Holloran |
| Ian McElhinney | ... | Maguire | |
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Bernadette McKenna | ... | Jeweller's Assistant |
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Jessica Saunders | ... | Bank Teller on Boat |
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Robert Hamilton | ... | Stranger at Holyhead |
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"Lamb" focuses on the relationship between Brother Michael Lamb (Liam Neeson), a teacher in a Roman Catholic-run institution for troubled boys in Ireland, and 10-year-old Owen Kane (Hugh O'Conor), the school's most unruly pupil. Dumped into the institution by his abusive mother, Owen is an incorrigible mess who smokes cigarettes, curses, wets his bed, picks fights and has epileptic seizures. Written by mrwarcriminal
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10 October 1986 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
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The answer of how an electro shock can be inspiring, is buried within this little film. Unapologetic to a fault. Tense, and tender. It grabs you by the throat and doesn't let you go. I understand the outcries about the ending, but, what did you expect? In a painful, shattering way, the ending is utterly rewarding, true to its message, even if it leaves you gasping for air. Interesting to notice, Gianni Amelio's masterpiece "Stolen Children" seems a remake of "Lamb" a film that, by its very nature, should appear impossible to emulate. If you're not afraid of an emotional wallop, go for Lamb.