The Field

The Field

Movie 1990-09-21 1h 50m Drama
★ 7.0 / 10 · 108 votes

"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.

Status
Released
Studios
Sovereign Pictures , Granada Television , Noel Pearson
Country
Ireland
Language
English
Director
Jim Sheridan
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 John Cowley Flanagan
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Awards

Nominated for 1 Academy Award

Academy Awards 1 nominated

  • 1991 Best Actor Nominated

Golden Globe Awards 1 nominated

  • 1990 Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Nominated Richard Harris

BAFTA Awards 1 nominated

  • 1991 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated John Hurt

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