Lamb (1985)

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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… More 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 compelling musical score by rock star Van Morrison. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Colin Gregg
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1986 Wide
On DVD: Feb 22, 2000

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Anthony L

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… More
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 unexpectedly dark, with a conclusion that is both shocking and unpredictable. This is an awesome film, criminally overlooked but certainly won't be to everyone's tastes. I've never heard of the author Bernard McLaverty so I have no idea if it reflects his style or if it is a good adaptation of his novel but if like a bit of Thomas Hardy, then this one should be to your liking.