The Field (1990)
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
Starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean
Directed by Jim Sheridan
'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.
Runtime: 110 min.
Rating: 7.0
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland,United Kingdom
Genres: Drama
Keywords: ireland,farmland
Cast
'Bull' McCabe
Bird' O'Donnell
Tadgh McCabe
Widow
Maggie McCabe
Tinker Woman
Quarryman
Peter - The American
Father Chris Doran
Tinker Girl's Father
Tomás
Flanagan
Tinker
Katie - The Tinker Girl
2nd Tinker Woman
Sergeant
Quarryman
Dan Paddy Andy
McRoarty
Boy at Dance
Girl at Dance
Girl at Dance
Paddy Joe O'Reilly
Priest's Housekeeper
Villager
Villager
Villager
Villager