The Field
Drama
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
"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.
1990-09-21
en
Cast
Director
Jim Sheridan
Richard Harris as 'Bull' McCabe
John Hurt as Bird' O'Donnell
Sean Bean as Tadgh McCabe
Frances Tomelty as Widow
Brenda Fricker as Maggie McCabe
Ruth McCabe as Tinker Woman
Brendan Gleeson as Quarryman
Tom Berenger as Peter - The American
Sean McGinley as Father Chris Doran
Jer O'Leary as Tinker Girl's Father
Noel O'Donovan as Tomás
Joan Sheehy as 2nd Tinker Woman
Malachy McCourt as Sergeant
David Wilmot as Boy at Dance
Tom Jordan as Villager