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The directorial debut from renowned Scottish actor and director Peter Mullan, Orphans tells the story of four siblings, who gather for their mother’s funeral in Glasgow and face individual torments over a single night. This grittily realistic and deeply moving black comedy/drama brings together the finest of Scottish talent and wowed audiences all over the world on its original release.
Original Release
12/31/1998
US Release
12/31/1998
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Douglas Henshall | Michael |
| Gary Lewis | Thomas |
| Rosemarie Stevenson | Sheila |
| Stephen McCole | John |
| Ann Swan | Mother of Family |
| Gilbert Martin | Frank |
| Jan Wilson | Sandra (Woman in Bar) |
| Lenny Mullan | Julian (Bar Manager) |
| Malcolm Shields | DD Duncan / Duncan |
| June Brogan | Mona |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Douglas Henshall | Michael |
| Gary Lewis | Thomas |
| Rosemarie Stevenson | Sheila |
| Stephen McCole | John |
| Ann Swan | Mother of Family |
| Gilbert Martin | Frank |
| Jan Wilson | Sandra (Woman in Bar) |
| Lenny Mullan | Julian (Bar Manager) |
| Malcolm Shields | DD Duncan / Duncan |
| June Brogan | Mona |
| Paul Doonan | Lenny (Duncan's brother) |
| Linda Jane Devlin | Evelyn (Waitress in Bar) |
| Lex Keith | Self |
| Hugh Ferris | Self |
| Joel Strachan | Neil (Lad in Toilet) |
| Tam White | Alistair (Taxi Driver) |
| Vanya Eadie | Maria (Receptionist at Evettes) |
| Dorothy Jane Stewart | Margaret |
| Michael Mallon | Rab (Cheeky Boy in Street) |
| Alan Gracie | James (Cheeky Boy in Street) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paddy Higson | Executive Producer |
| Frances Higson | Producer |
Editors
