The Field

IMDb 7.0 1990 • 110 min • Drama

Director

Jim Sheridan

Country

IE

Plot Summary

"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.

Top 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