The Field

Sep 21, 1990

1h 50m

★ 7.0

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Sovereign Pictures

Granada Television

Noel Pearson

The Field Trailers

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

Tomás

Noel O'Donovan

Flanagan

John Cowley

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