Evelyn
📖 Synopsis
Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Story of a Father’s Love That Changed a Nation.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Pierce BrosnanDesmond Doyle
Aidan QuinnNick Barron
Julianna MarguliesBernadette Beattie
Stephen ReaMichael Beattie
John LynchSenior Counsel Mr. Wolfe
Sophie VavasseurEvelyn Doyle
Alan BatesThomas ConnollyN
Niall BeaganDermot DoyleH
Hugh McDonaghMaurice DoyleM
Mairead DevlinCharlotte Doyle🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Evelyn about?
- Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.
- Who directed Evelyn?
- Evelyn was directed by Bruce Beresford.
- When was Evelyn released?
- Evelyn was released on September 30, 2002.
- How long is Evelyn?
- Evelyn has a runtime of 1h 32m.
- Where can I track Evelyn?
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