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The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

Movie ★ 7.3 127 min

Drama War

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Ken Loach Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 23, 2006
Runtime
127 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$6.5M
Box office
$22.9M
IMDb
tt0460989
Language
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Themes

Cast

Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy Damien Pádraic Delaney Pádraic Delaney Teddy Liam Cunningham Liam Cunningham Dan Orla Fitzgerald Orla Fitzgerald Sinead Mary O'Riordan Peggy Mary Murphy Bernadette Laurence Barry Micheail Damien Kearney Damien Kearney Finbar Frank Bourke Frank Bourke Leo Myles Horgan Rory Martin Lucey Congo Aidan O'Hare Aidan O'Hare Steady Boy Shane Casey Shane Casey Kevin John Crean Chris Máirtín de Cógáin Sean Keith Dunphy Keith Dunphy Terence Kieran Hegarty Francis Gerard Kearney Donacha

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley about?
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald.
When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2006 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
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