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Breakfast on Pluto (1998) is a novel by Patrick McCabe. The book was shortlisted for the 1998 Booker Prize, and was adapted into a Golden Globe Award-nominated film by Neil Jordan in 2005.

Set in 1960s to 1970s, the story tells Patrick 'Kitten' Braden's escape from small-town Tyreelin and a drunk foster-mother, to find himself as a transvestite escort and cabaret singer in Piccadilly Circus, London. Ill luck surrounds him till he finds temporary contentment with a British politician who acts as a sugar daddy. The latter is killed by the IRA, leaving Kitten alone once again. Hustling in Piccadilly Circus, later he is arrested on suspicion of a bombing. He is then released a few days later.

Film Adaptation

The 2005 film version of the story is directed by Neil Jordan, and stars Cillian Murphy as Kitten. The film also features Liam Neeson in the role of Father Bernard, the priest that Patrick believes is his father. Cillian Murphy was nominated for Golden Globe (2006) as best actor in Musical and Comedy for his performance in the movie.

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