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The Field (1990)

It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him

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109 votes on TMDB
Released September 21, 1990Runtime 1h 50mDirector Jim Sheridan

"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 of The Field

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
Joan Sheehy

Joan Sheehy

2nd Tinker Woman

About The Field

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Who stars in The Field?

The Field stars Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Frances Tomelty, Brenda Fricker.

Who directed The Field?

The Field was directed by Jim Sheridan.

How long is The Field?

The Field has a runtime of 1h 50m.

What is The Field about?

"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.