A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
- Awards
- 2 wins
Amy-Joyce Hastings
- Geraldine Quinton
- (as Amy Hastings)
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- TriviaThis movie inspired German electronic musician Klaus Schulze to compose his electronic symphony "Narren des Schicksals", featured in the box-set SILVER EDITION (1993).
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Willie Quinton: It hasn't always been easy to be an Irishman in Ireland.
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I found this film to be extremely engrossing. I am surprised that it has not received a higher rating. It has an excellent script and a very fine cast. It is superbly directed with Iain Glenn shown periodically in the present hiding from revenge done to his family. Michael Kitchen is fine as the father but it is the great actress, Julie Christie, who steals every scene she is in. It is not her unquestionable beauty but her acting is top notch and she has incredible screen presence. This film was not widely distributed and it should have been. It is a very good story of the violence in Ireland after WWI. I highly recommend this art-house film. It is not mainstream fare but I do think many people would have loved this film as I do. I was intrigued to watch this film due to Julie Christie being in this cast. I love this film even with the most unusual ending. It is a film I have watched several times. Give it a chance. It is excellent.
- dennisleecleven
- Nov 1, 2011
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Box office
- Budget
- £2,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $83,490
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,422
- Sep 16, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $83,490
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
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