The Field
1990/09/21 (US) | Drama
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
"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.
Jim Sheridan
Director
Jim Sheridan
Screenplay
Lead 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
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 1,494,399
Status
Released
Production Company
- Sovereign Pictures
- Granada Television
- Noel Pearson
Crews
Eamonn O'Higgins
Property Master
J. Patrick Duffner
Editor
Josie MacAvin
Set Decoration
Ron Davis
Supervising Sound Editor
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Frank Hallinan-Flood
Art Direction