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The Field (1990)

★ 7.3PG-13111 minDirector: Jim Sheridan

1990 film by Jim Sheridan

The Field is a 1990 Irish drama film written and directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Brenda Fricker and Tom Berenger. It was adapted from John B. Keane's 1965 play of the same name. The film is set in the early 1930s and was shot almost entirely in the Connemara village of Leenaun. Harris received a Best Actor nomination for his role as Bull McCabe.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Field about?
The Field (1990) — "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 again
Is The Field based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Field scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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