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THE FIELD

SYNOPSIS

"An unforgettable story of power and passion"


Running Time: 107 Minutes. Ireland.

Bull McCabe (Richard Harris) has single handedly nurtured a field of rock into a verdant pasture. It is his life. But now the Field is to be sold by public auction. When an American (Tom Beringer) bids for the land against Bull, he gets more than he bargains for. Bull's obsession with holding on to his land threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The stage is set for a fearful confrontation.

Richard Harris received an Oscar nomination for his performance in one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed films of the year. The multi-award winning team of "My Left Foot" have done it again.

Producer:
Noel Pearson.
Screenplay:
Jim Sheridan.
Director:
Jim Sheridan.



CAST (in order of appearance)

"BULL" McCABE: Richard Harris
TADGH McCABE: Sean Bean
WIDOW: Frances Tomelty
MAGGIE McCABE: Brenda Fricker
"BIRD" O'DONNELL: John Hurt
TINKER WOMAN: Ruth McCabe
TINKER GIRL'S FATHER: Ger O'Leary
TOMAS: Noel O'Donovan
FLANAGAN: John Cowley
TINKER: Ronan Wilmot
TINKER GIRL: Jenny Conroy
2nd TINKER WOMAN: Joan Sheehy
FATHER DORAN: Sean McGinley
SERGEANT: Malachy McCourt
QUARRYMEN: Frank McDonald Brendan Gleeson
THE AMERICAN: Tom Berenger
DAN PADDY ANDY: Éamon Keane
McROARTY GIRL: Sarah-Jane Scaife
BOY AT DANCE: David Wilmot
GIRLS AT DANCE: Rachael Dowling Sarah Cronin
PADDY JOE O'REILLY: Peadar Lamb
PRIESTS HOUSEKEEPER: Áine NÍ MhuirÍ
VILLAGERS: MairtÍn Jaimsie Tom Jordan Johnny Choil Mhike Bina McLoughlin

Country: Ireland
Language: English
Colour:Colour (Technicolor)
Sound Mix: Dolby
Certification: USA:PG-13 / Sweden:15


PRESS

"Remarkable power"

Empire

"Gripping and compulsive"
Empire

"A powerful piece of cinema"
Guardian

"Simmering power, superbly staged"
The Sun

"Sets the screen alight"
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