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The Folk Singer

1972MovieTV Movie

A successful folk singer and his entourage are locked down in a Belfast hotel during the Troubles, as the authorities demand he identifies himself as either a Catholic atheist or a Protestant atheist.

DirectorPiers Haggard
WriterDominic Behan

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Cast · Directed by Piers Haggard

TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Danny Blake
CBCelia Bannerman
Celia Bannerman
Miss Arrowroot
BSBernard Spear
Bernard Spear
Eddie Ruebens
JDJ.G. Devlin
J.G. Devlin
Waiter
AM
Allan McClelland
Hotel Manager
BNBill Nagy
Bill Nagy
Professor Malone
AM
Ann Murray
Lady Psychiatrist
HTHarry Towb
Harry Towb
1st Workman
FH
Frederick Hogarth
2nd Workman
MEMichael Elwyn
Michael Elwyn
Officer
TH
Tim Hardy
Jesus Freak
DM
Declan Mulholland
Protestant Man

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The Folk Singer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Folk Singer?

The Folk Singer isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Folk Singer on Netflix?

No, The Folk Singer is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Folk Singer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Folk Singer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Folk Singer for free?

The Folk Singer isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Folk Singer?

The Folk Singer hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 26, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.