Liam
Originally released in 2001. Liam is a drama film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, and Anthony Borrows
Synopsis
A morality tale of xenophobia, religious prejudice, mob violence, poverty, and their effect on two children in Liverpool during the Depression. When a shipyard closes, Liam and Teresa's dad loses his job. Liam, who's about 8, making his first Holy Communion, gets a regular dose of fire and brimstone at church. Teresa, about 13, has a job as a maid to the Jewish family that owns the closed shipyard. The lady of that house is having an affair, and Teresa becomes an accomplice. Liam stutters terribly, especially when troubled. Dad comes under the sway of the Fascists, who blame cheap Irish labor and Jewish owners. A Molotov cocktail brings things to a head.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 2001
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Liam Films
- Road Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liam about?
A morality tale of xenophobia, religious prejudice, mob violence, poverty, and their effect on two children in Liverpool during the Depression. When a shipyard closes, Liam and Teresa's dad loses h...
Who directed Liam?
Liam was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Liam?
Liam has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Liam released?
Liam was released on January 23, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Liam?
The main cast of Liam includes Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows, Dave Hart, Megan Burns.