Juno and the Paycock (1980)
During the Irish Civil War in 1922, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values are. In the 1980 BBC adaptation of "Juno and the Paycock," Dudley Sutton played the role of Captain Jack Boyle, alongside Frances Tomelty as Juno. The play, written by Seán O'Casey, is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War and centers on the Boyle family's experiences with an anticipated inheritance and the subsequent fallout.
Director: Roger Cheveley
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Frances Tomelty as Juno Boyle |
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Dudley Sutton as "Captain" Jack Boyle |
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Siobhán McKenna as Mrs. Tancred |
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Anna Manahan as Mrs. Maisie Madigan |
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Jim Norton as "Joxer" Daly |
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Bernadette Shortt as Mary Boyle |
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Aaron Harris as Johnny Boyle |
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Sean Scanlan as Charlie Bentham |
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John O'Toole as Jerry Devine |
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John Molloy as "Needle" Nugent |
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John Hewitt as Mobiliser |
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Nicholas Grennell as Irregular |
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Des McAleer as 1st Furniture Removal Man |
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Billy Clarke as 2nd Furniture Removal Man |
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Catherine Gibson as 1st Neighbour |
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Maureen Dow as 2nd Neighbour |
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Derek Halligan as Coal Block Vendor |
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Eric Erskine as Sewing Machine Man |
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George Shane as Policeman |
| Writing | Sean O'Casey | Writer |
| Directing | Roger Cheveley | Director |
| Production | Prudence FitzGerald | Producer |
| Sound | Fiachra Trench | Music |