CinemaOSMovie · 1990 · 1h 50m · PG-13

The Field

It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him

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"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.

Directed byJim Sheridan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
September 21, 1990
Revenue
$1,494,399
Studios
Granada TelevisionSovereign PicturesNoel Pearson

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The Field (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan
Written by
Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan
Produced by
Noel Pearson

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