
The Field
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.
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About The Field
- Directors
- Jim Sheridan
- Cast
- Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Frances Tomelty, Brenda Fricker, Ruth McCabe
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- PG-13
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- Ireland
- Status
- Released
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