The Hanging Gale
Synopsis
In this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.
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Joe McGann
Sean Phelan
Mark McGann
Conor Phelan
Paul McGann
Liam Phelan
Stephen McGann
Daniel Phelan
Michael Kitchen
Captain William Townsend
Gerard McSorley
Coulter
Sean McGinley
Ferry
Tina Kellegher
Mary Dolan
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Joseph Phelan
Joe Pilkington
James Phelan
Dave Duffy
McCafferty
Joe Savino
Meagher
B.J. Hogg
Harkin
Frank O'Sullivan
Kerryman
Ian Beattie
Brian Sweeney
Stephen Kennedy
Martin Sweeney
Liam Carney
Shanahan
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Cubitt
- Original Title
- The Hanging Gale
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- BBC Northern Ireland, Kensington Films & Television, Little Bird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diarmuid Lawrence
Allan Cubitt
Department Leadership Roster
Diarmuid Lawrence
Director
Allan Cubitt
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hanging Gale
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What is The Hanging Gale about?
In this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.
Who directed The Hanging Gale?
The Hanging Gale was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
Who stars in The Hanging Gale?
The principal cast of The Hanging Gale includes Joe McGann, Mark McGann, Paul McGann, Stephen McGann, Michael Kitchen.
When was The Hanging Gale released and how long is it?
The Hanging Gale was released in 1995 with a total runtime of Unknown.