The Field
“It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Field (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-01
Top Cast
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Richard Harris
'Bull' McCabe
John Hurt
Bird' O'Donnell
Sean Bean
Tadgh McCabe
Frances Tomelty
Widow
Brenda Fricker
Maggie McCabe
Ruth McCabe
Tinker Woman
Brendan Gleeson
Quarryman
Tom Berenger
Peter - The American
Sean McGinley
Father Chris Doran
Jer O'Leary
Tinker Girl's Father
Noel O'Donovan
Tomás
John Cowley
Flanagan
Ronan Wilmot
Tinker
Jenny Conroy
Katie - The Tinker Girl
Joan Sheehy
2nd Tinker Woman
Malachy McCourt
Sergeant
Eamon Keane
Dan Paddy Andy
Sara Jane Scaife
McRoarty
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Sheridan
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Field
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan, John B. Keane
Elmer Bernstein
Jack Conroy
J. Patrick Duffner
Noel Pearson, Steve Morrison
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Sheridan
Director
Jim Sheridan
Screenplay
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
J. Patrick Duffner
Editor
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Frank Conway
Production Design
Noel Pearson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Field
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What is The Field about?
"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.
Who directed The Field?
The Field was directed by Jim Sheridan.
Who stars in The Field?
The principal cast of The Field includes Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean, Frances Tomelty, Brenda Fricker.
When was The Field released and how long is it?
The Field was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Field make at the box office?
The Field grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Field?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Field was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Field?
The Field holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).