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Pigs (1984)

Movie ★ 4.3 78 min

Drama

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.

Cathal Black Director Jimmy Brennan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 28, 1984
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0087914
Country
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Cast

Jimmy Brennan Jimmy George Shane George Shane George Maurice O'Donoghue Tom Liam Halligan Ronnie Kwesi Kay Orwell Joan Harpur Mary Bernie Downes Welfare Girl Máire Noone Survey Woman Johnny Murphy Johnny Murphy Detective 1 Pat Laffan Pat Laffan Detective 2 Gerry Walsh Site Foreman Charlie Roberts Labourer 1 Frank Roche Labourer 2 Robert Byrne Ronnie's Friend Anto Nolan Ronnie's Friend Larry Nolan Ronnie's Friend Enda Williams Ronnie's Friend

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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 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.
Who directed Pigs?
Pigs was directed by Cathal Black.
Who stars in Pigs?
Pigs stars Jimmy Brennan, George Shane, Maurice O'Donoghue, Liam Halligan.
When was Pigs released?
Pigs is a 1984 drama film.
Where can I watch Pigs?
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