Evelyn
"The Story of a Father’s Love That Changed a Nation."
Originally released in 2002. Evelyn is a drama film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, and Julianna Margulies
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (110 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Pierce Brosnan
as Desmond Doyle
Aidan Quinn
as Nick Barron
Julianna Margulies
as Bernadette Beattie
Stephen Rea
as Michael Beattie
John Lynch
as Senior Counsel Mr. Wolfe
Sophie Vavasseur
as Evelyn Doyle
Alan Bates
as Thomas Connolly
Niall Beagan
as Dermot Doyle
Hugh McDonagh
as Maurice Doyle
Mairead Devlin
as Charlotte Doyle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CineEvelyn
- Irish Dreamtime
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, Der...
Who directed Evelyn?
Evelyn was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Evelyn?
Evelyn has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Evelyn released?
Evelyn was released on September 30, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Evelyn?
The main cast of Evelyn includes Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Julianna Margulies, Stephen Rea, John Lynch.
Is Evelyn worth watching?
Evelyn has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 110 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.