The Field (1990)
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
- Released
- Runtime 1h 50m
- Director Jim Sheridan
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.0/10 (108 votes)
Synopsis
"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.
Cast
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Richard Harris
as 'Bull' McCabe
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John Hurt
as Bird' O'Donnell
-
Sean Bean
as Tadgh McCabe
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Frances Tomelty
as Widow
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Brenda Fricker
as Maggie McCabe
-
Ruth McCabe
as Tinker Woman
-
Brendan Gleeson
as Quarryman
-
Tom Berenger
as Peter - The American
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Sean McGinley
as Father Chris Doran
-
Jer O'Leary
as Tinker Girl's Father
-
Noel O'Donovan
as Tomás
- John Cowley as Flanagan
- Ronan Wilmot as Tinker
- Jenny Conroy as Katie - The Tinker Girl
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Joan Sheehy
as 2nd Tinker Woman
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Malachy McCourt
as Sergeant
- Eamon Keane as Dan Paddy Andy
- Sara Jane Scaife as McRoarty
Crew
-
Jim Sheridan
Director
-
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
- J. Patrick Duffner Editor
-
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
- Noel Pearson Producer
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Jim Sheridan
Screenplay
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