Cast and Crew of Evelyn

Evelyn

"Evelyn" tells the poignant story of Desmond Doyle, a father who faces the heartbreaking challenge of trying to keep his family together when his wife abandons them. Following her departure, the absence of a maternal figure and Desmond's unemployment lead the Catholic Church and Irish courts to threaten placing his children—Evelyn, Dermot, and Maurice—into Church-run orphanages. Determined to prevent this, Desmond embarks on a courageous legal battle to reclaim his children's custody, highlighting themes of family, resilience, and justice in 1950s Ireland.

Trivia/Behind-the-scenes facts:
1. "Evelyn" is based on the real-life story of Desmond Doyle, who fought for custody of his children in a landmark 1950s Irish court case, making the film a significant portrayal of historical social issues.
2. The film was shot on location in Dublin, Ireland, capturing authentic mid-20th century settings which added a deeply atmospheric feel to the story.
3. Pierce Brosnan, who plays Desmond Doyle, took on the role during a transitional period in his career before becoming widely known as James Bond, lending the film an added layer of interest for fans of his work.

Full Cast of Evelyn

Pierce Brosnan as Desmond Doyle

Pierce Brosnan

Desmond Doyle
Sophie Vavasseur as Evelyn Doyle

Sophie Vavasseur

Evelyn Doyle
Alvaro Lucchesi as Inspector Logan

Alvaro Lucchesi

Inspector Logan
Des Braiden as Fergal

Des Braiden

Fergal
Stuart Clark as Children's Court Usher (uncredited)

Stuart Clark

Children's Court Usher (uncredited)

Crew of Evelyn

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