Ascendancy (1983)
Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. It tells the story of a woman who is a member of the British landowning 'Ascendancy' in Ireland during World War I. Gradually, she learns about the Irish independence movement, and becomes involved with it.
- Date of release
- 1983-01-01
- TMDB
- 4.7 / 10 (11)
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Drama, War, History
- Director
- Edward Bennett
Casting
- Julie Covington — Connie Wintour
- Ian Charleson — Lt. Ryder
- John Phillips — Wintour
- Susan Engel — Nurse
- Philip Locke — Dr Strickland
- Kieran Montague — Dr Kelson
- Rynagh O'Grady — Rose
- Philomena McDonagh — Mary
- Michael McKnight — Vesey
- Jeremy Sinden — Darcy
- Walter McMonagle — Dawson
- Shay Gorman — Keir
Interesting facts
- Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Golden Bear
Ascendancy is a 1983 British drama film directed by Edward Bennett and starring Julie Covington and Ian Charleson. It tells the story of a woman who is a member of the British landowning 'Ascendancy' in Ireland during World War I. Gradually, she learns about the Irish independence movement, and becomes involved with it.
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