Lamb (1985)

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Release Date: Nov 6, 1986 Wide

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Michael Lamb (Liam Neeson) is a member of the Christian Brotherhood, working as a teacher in a private special-ed school in Ireland. Having recently endured the loss of his father, Lamb befriends a young, epileptic student. The wicked behavior of unscrupulous brother superior Ian Bannen compels Lamb to head to London, accompanied by the boy. The ironic climax finds the lad losing his life as an indirect result of Lamb's kindness. Based on a novel by Bernard McLaverty, Lamb is graced with a

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama

Directed By: Colin Gregg

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Feb 22, 2000

Cast

Liam Neeson
Brother Sebastian
Ian Bannen
Brother Benedict
Frances Tomelty
Mrs. Kane
Dudley Sutton
Hugh O'Conor
Owen Kane
Harry Towb
Ronan Wilmot
Brother Fintan

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Lamb, for the most part, is a sweet and innocent story of a man doing what is just and good, not from fear or from a sense of duty but quite simply because it's the right thing to do. That is until reality catches up with him and things aren't always as black and white as they should be, that is when this film turns

May 4, 2011