The Fighting Prince of Donegal
“A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!”
Synopsis
Ireland 1587. Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior. Hugh must escape prison and the Viceroy's villainous henchman, Captain Leeds, before he can fight.
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Peter McEnery
Hugh O'Donnell
Susan Hampshire
Kathleen McSweeney
Gordon Jackson
Captain Leeds
Norman Wooland
Sir John Perrott
Richard Leech
Phelim O'Toole
Tom Adams
Henry O'Neill
Peter Jeffrey
Sergeant
Marie Kean
The Mother
Bill Owen
Officer Powell
Peggy Marshall
Princess Ineen
Maurice Roëves
Martin
Donal McCann
Sean O'Toole
Fidelma Murphy
Moire
John Forbes-Robertson
Patrick Holt
Robert Cawdron
Maire O'Neill
Moire's Sister
Máire Ní Ghráinne
Moire's Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Fighting Prince of Donegal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael O'Herlihy
Robert Westerby
George Bruns
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Westerby
Screenplay
Michael O'Herlihy
Director
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Prince of Donegal
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What is The Fighting Prince of Donegal about?
Ireland 1587. Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior. Hugh must escape prison and the Viceroy's villainous henchman, Captain Leeds, before he can fight.
Who directed The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal was directed by Michael O'Herlihy.
Who stars in The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The principal cast of The Fighting Prince of Donegal includes Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, Gordon Jackson, Norman Wooland, Richard Leech.
When was The Fighting Prince of Donegal released and how long is it?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighting Prince of Donegal was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).