The Field(1990)
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
The Field Synopsis
"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.
The Field (1990) is a drama film directed by Jim Sheridan, released on September 21, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean and Frances Tomelty. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers:
- John B. Keane, Jim Sheridan
- Producers:
- Noel Pearson
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Conroy
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson
- Revenue:
- $1,494,399
- Status:
- Released
The Field (1990) Trailer
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The Field Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Harris
as 'Bull' McCabe
John Hurt
as Bird' O'Donnell
Sean Bean
as Tadgh McCabe
Frances Tomelty
as Widow
Brenda Fricker
as Maggie McCabe
Ruth McCabe
as Tinker Woman
Brendan Gleeson
as Quarryman
Tom Berenger
as Peter - The American
Sean McGinley
as Father Chris Doran
Jer O'Leary
as Tinker Girl's Father
Noel O'Donovan
as Tomás
- John Cowley
John Cowley
as Flanagan
Key crew
Directed by Jim Sheridan, written by John B. Keane and Jim Sheridan, produced by Noel Pearson.
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The Field Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 107 ratings.
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The Field – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Field online?
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The Field (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Field?
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The main cast of The Field (1990) includes Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Frances Tomelty and Brenda Fricker. The film was directed by Jim Sheridan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Field released?
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The Field was released on September 21, 1990 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Field worth watching?
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The Field (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Field?
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Yes. The official The Field trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.