Pierce Brosnan
Desmond Doyle
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Nine-year-old Evelyn Doyle and her two brothers, Maurice and Dermot, are left motherless when their mother leaves their drunkard, out-of-work father Desmond Doyle. When Desmond's mother-in-law reports the situation to the authorities, a judge decrees that the children are prohibited by law from being left in a broken home; they are placed in ...
- $4,289,509
- Bruce Beresford
- Stephen Endelman
Dec 13, 2002 · Before settling into the rhythms of a courtroom drama, the movie takes a look at the conditions in the orphanage where Evelyn (the fetching Sophie Vavasseur) is being cared for. It apparently contains only two staff members: the fearsome, strict and cruel Sister Brigid (Andrea Irvine), and the sweet, gentle Sister Felicity (Karen Ardiff).
Evelyn. Summaries. Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids back. The uplifting movie is based on the true story of the Doyle family in 1950s Ireland.
Dec 25, 2002 · 1 Video. 99+ Photos. Drama. Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids back. Director. Bruce Beresford. Writer. Paul Pender. Stars. Pierce Brosnan. Julianna Margulies. Aidan Quinn.
- Bruce Beresford
- 2 min
Dec 13, 2002 · Synopsis When the mother of young Evelyn Doyle (Sophie Vavasseur) abandons her family, her devastated father Desmond (Pierce Brosnan), is left to care for Evelyn and her brothers on his own...
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- Bruce Beresford
- PG
- Pierce Brosnan
Feb 18, 2023 · Parents say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. This documentary is a moving tribute to a lost brother. He was a promising, beloved young man heading for medical school when he was taken by schizophrenia and a depression that ultimately led to his death at age 22.
Stephen Endelman. Cinematography. Andre Fleuren. Producer. Co-production Ireland-United States-Germany; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Genre. Drama | Courtroom Drama / Lawyers. Based on a true story. 1950s. Family Relationships. Synopsis.
