The Field
The Field

The Field

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

7.1(96 votes)
1990
1h 50m
Drama

"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.

Production

Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson

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

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

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