Evelyn(2002)
“The Story of a Father’s Love That Changed a Nation.”
Overview
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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Studio
CineEvelyn
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
Frank Kelly
as Henry Doyle
Clare Mullen
as Mrs. Daisley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
CineEvelyn • Irish Dreamtime
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Where can I watch Evelyn?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Evelyn (2002).
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, 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.
Who directed Evelyn?▼
Evelyn was directed by Bruce Beresford and released in 2002. It is a drama film.
How long is Evelyn?▼
Evelyn has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Evelyn?▼
The cast of Evelyn includes 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 and more.
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