Katie: The Year of a Child
1979, English. Directed by Barry Davis.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Barry DavisDirector
- Margaret KellyKatie
- Anna ManahanMaggie Donoghue
- Derry PowerKing Donoghue
- Marcella O'RiordanMrs. Collins
- Donal McCannBig Jim Collins
- Johnny MurphyKevin Collins
- Lise-Ann McLaughlinMary Collins
- Barry McGovernSean
- Arthur O'SullivanDockside pub landlord
- John WelshCommittee chairman
- Philip O'FlynnDoctor
- Des NealonRiley
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1979
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian Cullen, John Norton
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How long is Katie: The Year of a Child?
Katie: The Year of a Child runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Which OTT platform is Katie: The Year of a Child on?
Katie: The Year of a Child isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1979. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Katie: The Year of a Child?
If you liked Katie: The Year of a Child, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, TalhotBlond, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed Katie: The Year of a Child?
Katie: The Year of a Child (1979) was directed by Barry Davis and stars Margaret Kelly, Anna Manahan, Derry Power.