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The Field

7.2

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Original title

The Field

Year

1990

Running time

107 min.

Country

Ireland

Director

Jim Sheridan

Screenwriter

Jim Sheridan. Novel: John B. Keane

Cast

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematography

Jack Conroy

Producer

Avenue Pictures

Genre

Drama | Small Town Life (Non-North American). 1930s

Synopsis

"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing endlessly for the sake of the land. And when the widow who owns the field decides to sell the field in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. But while no one in the village would dare bid against him, an American with deep pockets decides that he needs the field to build a highway. The Bull and his son decide to convince the American to give up bidding on the field, but things go horribly wrong.

Awards: 1990: Nominated for Oscar: Best Actor (Richard Harris)

1990: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actor Drama (Richard Harris)

1990: Nominated for BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor (John Hurt)

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The Field

1990

Jim Sheridan

7.2

(1,994)