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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.

Details

Release Date: September 21, 1990

Runtime: 110 minutes

Genres: Drama

Rating: 7.0/10 (94 votes)


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Cast

  • Richard Harris

    Richard Harris

    'Bull' McCabe

  • John Hurt

    John Hurt

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  • Sean Bean

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    Tadgh McCabe

  • Frances Tomelty

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    Brendan Gleeson

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  • Tom Berenger

    Tom Berenger

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    Sean McGinley

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    Joan Sheehy

    2nd Tinker Woman

  • Malachy McCourt

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    Sergeant

  • David Wilmot

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    Boy at Dance

  • Rachael Dowling

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    Girl at Dance

  • Tom Jordan

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