Faithful Departed (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Faithful Departed is a documentary film directed by Kieran Hickey, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. This short documentary draws on the photographs of Robert French from the William Lawrence Collection held in the National Library. The photos illustrate the Dublin of 1904 which served as a backdrop to James Joyce’s Ulysses. The film traces Joyce’s childhood and adolescence, his meeting with Nora Barnacle on June 10th, 1904, and the highways and byways which Leopold Bloom wandered through on June 16th, 1904. The music in the film references some of Joyce’s favourite songs, many of which appear in Ulysses.
Who’s in it. Faithful Departed stars Jack MacGowran as narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faithful Departed page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faithful Departed (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faithful Departed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Faithful Departed?
- Faithful Departed stars Jack MacGowran.
- When was Faithful Departed released?
- Faithful Departed was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.