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The Field (1990)

Movie ★ 7.0 110 min

Drama

"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.

Jim Sheridan Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 21, 1990
Runtime
110 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$1.5M
IMDb
tt0099566
Country
Language
Studio
Sovereign Pictures, , Noel Pearson

Themes

Cast

Richard Harris Richard Harris 'Bull' McCabe John Hurt John Hurt Bird' O'Donnell Sean Bean Sean Bean Tadgh McCabe Frances Tomelty Frances Tomelty Widow Brenda Fricker Brenda Fricker Maggie McCabe Ruth McCabe Ruth McCabe Tinker Woman Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson Quarryman Tom Berenger Tom Berenger Peter - The American Sean McGinley Sean McGinley Father Chris Doran Jer O'Leary Jer O'Leary Tinker Girl's Father Noel O'Donovan Noel O'Donovan Tomás John Cowley Flanagan Ronan Wilmot Tinker Jenny Conroy Katie - The Tinker Girl Joan Sheehy Joan Sheehy 2nd Tinker Woman Malachy McCourt Malachy McCourt Sergeant Eamon Keane Dan Paddy Andy Sara Jane Scaife McRoarty

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Field about?
"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.
Who directed The Field?
The Field was directed by Jim Sheridan.
Who stars in The Field?
The Field stars Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Frances Tomelty.
When was The Field released?
The Field is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch The Field?
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