The Field (1990) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

When the field he doesn't own, but has teneded to lovingly for years, is threatened with commercial development, a devout Irish farmer fiercely defends it.

Cast & Crew

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Jim Sheridan

Richard Harris

Sean Bean

Tom Berenger

Frances Tomelty

Brenda Fricker

Film Details

Also Known As

Det gröna fältet, Field

MPAA Rating

Genre

Adaptation

Drama

Release Date

1990

Production Company

Cine Electric, Ltd.; Joe Dunton & Company International, Inc.

Distribution Company

ASTRAL FILMS/AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT; Astral Films; Astral Films; Sonar Entertainment; Sovereign Pictures; Village Roadshow Limited

Location

County Galway, Ireland; Leenane, Ireland; Connemara, Ireland; MTM-Ardmore Studios, Dublin, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 53m

Synopsis

When the field he doesn't own, but has teneded to lovingly for years, is threatened with commercial development, a devout Irish farmer fiercely defends it.

Directors

Jim Sheridan

James Devis

2nd Unit Director (2nd Unit)

Cast

Richard Harris

Sean Bean

Tom Berenger

Frances Tomelty

Brenda Fricker

John Hurt

Ruth Mccabe

Jer O'leary

Tinker Girl'S Father

Noel O'donovan

John Cowley

Ronan Wilmot

Jenny Conroy

Joan Sheehy

2nd Tinker Woman

Sean Mcginley

Malachy Mccourt

Frank Mcdonald

Brendan Gleeson

Eamon Keane

Sara Jane Scaife

David Wilmot

Rachael Dowling

Sarah Cronin

Peadar Lamb

Paddy Joe O'Reilly

Aine Nimhuiri

Priest'S Housekeeper

Mairtin Jaimsie

Tom Jordan

Johnny Choil Mhike

Bina Mcloughlin

Crew

Mary Allguen

Production Manager

Russ Bailey

Construction Manager

Kevan Barker

1st Assistant Director

Joan Bergin

Costume Designer

Elmer Bernstein

Jean Bourne

Script Supervisor

Alan Butler

David Byrne

3rd Assistant Director

Michael A Carter

Mary Casey

2nd Assistant Editor

Audrey Collins

Seamus Collins

2nd Assistant Director

Jack Conroy

Dp/Cinematographer

Jack Conroy

Director Of Photography

Frank Conway

Production Designer

Jackie Crawford

Sound Assistant

Pippa Cross

Production Executive (Granada)

Paul Delany

Con Dempsey

Gaffer 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

James Devis

Director Of Photography 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

James Devis

Dp/Cinematographer

P.j. Dillon

Bernie Dooley

Hairstyles Assistant

J Patrick Duffner

Anne Dunne

Terry Eiffe

Philip Fitzsimons

Frank Hallinan Flood

Jack Gallagher

Wardrobe Assistant

Brendan Galvin

Clapper Loader 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

Don Geraghty

Location Manager

Donal Geraghty

Production Accountant Assistant

Jo Gibney

Clapper Loader 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

Pauline Griffiths

Derek Hale

Graham V Hartstone

Chief Dubbing Mixer

Jennifer Hegarty

Nye Heron

Story Consultant

Jonathan Hession

Kieran Horgan

Ken Jennings

John B Keane

Play As Source Material

Michael Kelliher

Sound Editor Assistant

Arthur Lappin

Nicolas Lemessurier

Kathryn Lennon

Assistant (To Arthur Lappin)

Etienne Lerbret

Assistant Publicist (France)

Garry Lundberg

Josie Macavin

Marie Christine Malbert

Publicist (France)

Brian Maloney

Tommie Manderson

Nick Mccarthy

2nd Assistant Director

Ivan Meagher

Tony Message

Dialogue Editor

Cynthia Millar

Assistant (To Elmer Bernstein)

Nuala Moiselle

John Moore

Production Accountant

Steve Morrison

Executive Director

Steve Morrison

Executive Producer

Sunny Mulligan

Production Buyer

John W Murphy

Barbara Napier

Assistant (To Noel Pearson)

Terry Needham

1st Assistant Director

Niamh Nolan

Production Coordinator

Eamonn O'higgins

Property Master

Janet O'leary

Wardrobe Mistress

Pßdraig O'neill

Assistant (To Frank Conway)

Grania O'shannon

Location Manager

Peter O'toole

Generator Operator

Noel Pearson

Luke Quigley

Grip 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

Adrienne Ross

1st Assistant Editor

Pat Ryder

Bestboy Electrician

Kevin Scott

Generator Operator

Brian Sheridan

Jim Sheridan

Ann Stokes

Wardrobe Assistant

Jonathan Taylor

Focus Puller 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

Des Whelan

Camera Operator

David Worley

Camera Operator 2nd Unit (2nd Unit)

Jenny Lee Wright

Film Details

Also Known As

Det gröna fältet, Field

MPAA Rating

Genre

Adaptation

Drama

Release Date

1990

Production Company

Cine Electric, Ltd.; Joe Dunton & Company International, Inc.

Distribution Company

ASTRAL FILMS/AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT; Astral Films; Astral Films; Sonar Entertainment; Sovereign Pictures; Village Roadshow Limited

Location

County Galway, Ireland; Leenane, Ireland; Connemara, Ireland; MTM-Ardmore Studios, Dublin, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 53m

Award Nominations

Best Actor

1990

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter December 20, 1990

Released in United States December 21, 1990

Released in United States on Video October 16, 1991

Released in United States September 1990

Released in United States 1991

Released in United States June 1991

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 6-15, 1990.

Shown at Orlando International Film Festival April 26 - May 5, 1991.

Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 7-21, 1991.

Formerly distributed by LIVE Home Video.

Began shooting October 2, 1989.

Completed shooting December 1, 1989.

The late Ray McAnally was originally considered for the role of Bull McCabe.

Expanded released in USA January 25, 1991.

Released in United States Winter December 20, 1990

Released in United States on Video October 16, 1991

Released in United States September 1990 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 6-15, 1990.)

Released in United States 1991 (Shown at Orlando International Film Festival April 26 - May 5, 1991.)

Released in United States June 1991 (Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 7-21, 1991.)

Released in United States December 21, 1990 (New York City)

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