Pigs
Originally released in 1984. Pigs is a drama film. directed by Cathal Black. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jimmy Brennan, George Shane, and Maurice O'Donoghue
Synopsis
A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estranged from his wife, a pimp and his prostitute, a destitute businessman, and a paranoiac. The makeshift family soon find themselves subject of intimidation from the State, along with other external forces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samson Films
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigs about?
A group of unemployed and marginalised souls eke out a meagre living by drawing welfare and occupying a derelict squat in an apocalyptic inner city Dublin. Among the undesirables are a gay man estr...
Who directed Pigs?
Pigs was directed by Cathal Black.
How long is Pigs?
Pigs has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Pigs released?
Pigs was released on September 28, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pigs?
The main cast of Pigs includes Jimmy Brennan, George Shane, Maurice O'Donoghue, Liam Halligan, Kwesi Kay.