The Field (1990)
"It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him"
Title: The Field
Original Title: The Field
Release Date: 1990-09-21
Status: Released
Rating: 7.01/10 (from 98 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson
"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.
Cast
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
