Movie
The Field
Overview
"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who owns the field decides to sell it in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. While no local dare bid against him, a wealthy American decides he requires the field to build a highway. "Bull" and his son decide they must try to convince the American to let go of his ambition and return home, but the consequences of their plot prove sinister.
Details
- Release date
- 1990-09-21
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson
- Country
- Ireland
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Richard Harris as 'Bull' McCabe
- John Hurt as Bird' O'Donnell
- Sean Bean as Tadgh McCabe
- Frances Tomelty as Widow
- Brenda Fricker as Maggie McCabe
- Ruth McCabe as Tinker Woman
- Brendan Gleeson as Quarryman
- Tom Berenger as Peter - The American
- Sean McGinley as Father Chris Doran
- Jer O'Leary as Tinker Girl's Father
- Noel O'Donovan as Tomás
- John Cowley as Flanagan
Crew
- Jim Sheridan - Director
- Jim Sheridan - Screenplay
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