Black '47
“In Ireland’s darkest hour vengeance shines a light”
Synopsis
In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BLACK 47 Official Irish and UK Trailer (2018)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-27
Top Cast
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Hugo Weaving
Hannah
James Frecheville
Feeney
Stephen Rea
Conneely
Freddie Fox
Pope
Barry Keoghan
Hobson
Moe Dunford
Fitzgibbon
Sarah Greene
Ellie
Jim Broadbent
Lord Kilmichael
Dermot Crowley
Bolton
Ruairí Heading
Coyne
Aidan McArdle
Cronin
Fiach Kunz
D'Arcy
Julian Nest
Durkan
Brandon Maher
Mícheál Óg
Ciaran Grace
O Sé
Kieran Boland
Ó Súilleabháin
Joe Lydon
Rourke
Ryan McAllister
Bailiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Daly
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierce Ryan, P.J. Dillon, Lance Daly, Eugene O’Brien
- Original Score
- Brian Byrne
- Original Title
- Black '47
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fastnet Films, Primeridian Entertainment, Samsa Film, uMedia, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Wild Atlantic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Daly
Pierce Ryan, P.J. Dillon, Lance Daly, Eugene O’Brien
Brian Byrne
Declan Quinn
John Walters, Julian Ulrichs
Macdara Kelleher, Tim O'Hair, Arcadiy Golubovich, Jonathan Loughran, Patrick O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Daly
Director
Pierce Ryan
Writer
P.J. Dillon
Writer
Macdara Kelleher
Producer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Brian Byrne
Original Music Composer
Waldemar Kalinowski
Production Design
John Walters
Editor
Tim O'Hair
Producer
Arcadiy Golubovich
Producer
Jonathan Loughran
Producer
Lance Daly
Writer
Eugene O’Brien
Writer
Julian Ulrichs
Editor
Magdalena Labuz
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black '47
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What is Black '47 about?
In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.
Who directed Black '47?
Black '47 was directed by Lance Daly.
Who stars in Black '47?
The principal cast of Black '47 includes Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea, Freddie Fox, Barry Keoghan.
When was Black '47 released and how long is it?
Black '47 was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Black '47?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black '47 was composed by Brian Byrne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black '47?
Black '47 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).