Shadows on Our Skin (1980)
A film from the novel by Jennifer Johnston introducing Joe is an 11-year-old boy growing up on the Bogside of Derry, Northern Ireland. A chance meeting with a girl on his way home from school promises to open up his life in an unexpected and exciting way.
Director: Jim O'Brien
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MacRea Clarke as Joe |
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May Friel as Mum |
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Joe McPartland as Dad |
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Lise-Ann McLaughlin as Kathleen |
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Ewan Stewart as Brendan |
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Catherine Gibson as Miss McCabe |
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Paul O'Reilly as Joe's Friend |
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Ronan Downey as Martin Casey |
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John Blundell as Soldier on Bus |
| Camera | Ian Stone | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Clare Douglas | Editor |
| Directing | Jim O'Brien | Director |
| Writing | Jennifer Johnston | Novel |
| Writing | Derek Mahon | Writer |
| Production | Kenith Trodd | Producer |