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.
Facts
Based on
The Field
Setting
Ireland
Production
ITV Granada
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1991 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1991 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1991 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1990 generic
