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Katie: The Year of a Child

Katie: The Year of a Child

19791h 10m

Overview

Katie, the 14-year-old daughter of a travelling family, is left in charge of an ailing mother and her nine brothers and sisters in Dublin whilst her father is in England seeking his fortune.

Directed by Barry Davis
Written by Ian Cullen, John Norton
Produced by John Norton
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Top Cast

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Margaret Kelly

Katie

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Anna Manahan

Maggie Donoghue

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Derry Power

King Donoghue

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Marcella O'Riordan

Mrs. Collins

Donal McCann

Donal McCann

Big Jim Collins

Johnny Murphy

Johnny Murphy

Kevin Collins

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Lise-Ann McLaughlin

Mary Collins

Barry McGovern

Barry McGovern

Sean

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Arthur O'Sullivan

Dockside pub landlord

John Welsh

John Welsh

Committee chairman

About Katie: The Year of a Child

Katie: The Year of a Child is a drama, tv movie film released in 1979. Directed by Barry Davis, it stars Margaret Kelly, Anna Manahan, Derry Power. Katie, the 14-year-old daughter of a travelling family, is left in charge of an ailing mother and her nine brothers and sisters in Dublin whilst her father is in England seeking his fortune.

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