The Field

The Field (1990)

It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him

"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.

Date of release
1990-09-21
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (107)
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
Director
Jim Sheridan

Casting

  • Richard Harris — 'Bull' McCabe
  • John Hurt — Bird' O'Donnell
  • Sean Bean — Tadgh McCabe
  • Frances Tomelty — Widow
  • Brenda Fricker — Maggie McCabe
  • Ruth McCabe — Tinker Woman
  • Brendan Gleeson — Quarryman
  • Tom Berenger — Peter - The American
  • Sean McGinley — Father Chris Doran
  • Jer O'Leary — Tinker Girl's Father
  • Noel O'Donovan — Tomás
  • John Cowley — Flanagan

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