The Field
In Theaters
September 21, 1990
Runtime: 1h 50m
"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.
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Cast & Crew
Richard Harris
'Bull' McCabe
John Hurt
Bird' O'Donnell
Sean Bean
Tadgh McCabe
Frances Tomelty
Widow
Brenda Fricker
Maggie McCabe
Ruth McCabe
Tinker Woman
Brendan Gleeson
Quarryman
Tom Berenger
Peter - The American
Sean McGinley
Father Chris Doran
Jer O'Leary
Tinker Girl's Father
Noel O'Donovan
Tomás
- JC
John Cowley
Flanagan
- RW
Ronan Wilmot
Tinker
- JC
Jenny Conroy
Katie - The Tinker Girl
Joan Sheehy
2nd Tinker Woman
Malachy McCourt
Sergeant
- EK
Eamon Keane
Dan Paddy Andy
- SS
Sara Jane Scaife
McRoarty
Jim Sheridan
Director
Jim Sheridan
Screenplay
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