The Field
1990"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.
Acted in
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
as Flanagan
Ronan Wilmot
as Tinker
Jenny Conroy
as Katie - The Tinker Girl
Joan Sheehy
as 2nd Tinker Woman
Malachy McCourt
as Sergeant
Eamon Keane
as Dan Paddy Andy
Sara Jane Scaife
as McRoarty
David Wilmot
as Boy at Dance
Rachael Dowling
as Girl at Dance
Sarah Cronin-Stanley
as Girl at Dance
Peadar Lamb
as Paddy Joe O'Reilly
Aine Ni Mhuiri
as Priest's Housekeeper
Máirtín Jaimsie
Tom Jordan
as Villager
Máirtín Jaimsie
as Villager
Johnny Choil Mhaidhc
as Villager
Bina McLoughlin
as Villager
Spencer Chandler
as Villager
Frank McDonald
as Kłótnik