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It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him - The Field
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Title: The Field

Release Date: 21 Sep 1990

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama

Director: Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson

Production Companies: Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson

Overview: "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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.011 (90 votes)

Cast

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