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The Field

Play trailer Poster for The Field PG-13 Released Dec 20, 1990 1h 47m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Bull McCabe (Richard Harris) has spent three decades tending a rented field on the bluffs by the sea in Ireland. When the wealthy widow who owns the plot decides to sell it, she holds an open auction to spite McCabe. A rich American (Tom Berenger) with visions of a factory on the site outbids him, and McCabe then schemes with his emotionally crippled son, Tadgh (Sean Bean), to hold on to the land -- his only consolation in a life of loss, toil and a marriage gone sour.

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Vincent Canby New York Times The Field is a movie that all too often reveals its origins as a play. Rated: 2/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone As overwrought as [My Left Foot] was understated. May 12, 2001 Full Review Eve Zibart Washington Post A painfully overwrought combination of A Touch of the Poet and Zorba the Greek. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com One of Jim Sheridan's weakest and most propagandistic films, this Iriah social melodrama was made between two highlights: My Left Foot and In the Name of the Father. Rated: C Aug 18, 2007 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Richard Harris's standout performance elevates this simple fable into a near classic. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2005 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Rated: 4/5 Sep 27, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Overall, this film was received poorly by cinephiles and film critics when it was first released. However, after watching this film for the first time, I'm proud to say I adored it and admired everything it is. It's a powerful story of a man who will do everything and anything it takes to claim what he feels belongs to him. The Field is filled with excellent and unforgettable performances from Richard Harris, stunning moments of scenery, great costume designs and most importantly, dramatic and unpredictable moments, including the climax. The Field is one drama film that shouldn't be missed. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Superb movie. The Irish brogue will be off-putting to yanks. Richard Harris' greatest on-screen performance. Period. Fantastic script and four of the greatest Irish actors that there has ever been. What else do you need. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Field field field field land field field. Field field land field field field. Field. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review steve d Harris's performance is fantastic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Stellar performances and a wonderful script make this Richard Harris tour de force essential viewing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Brilliant - Richard Harris is outstanding Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bull McCabe (Richard Harris) has spent three decades tending a rented field on the bluffs by the sea in Ireland. When the wealthy widow who owns the plot decides to sell it, she holds an open auction to spite McCabe. A rich American (Tom Berenger) with visions of a factory on the site outbids him, and McCabe then schemes with his emotionally crippled son, Tadgh (Sean Bean), to hold on to the land -- his only consolation in a life of loss, toil and a marriage gone sour.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Noel Pearson
Distributor
Avenue Pictures Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 20, 1990, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 26, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA)
$168.2K
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround