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      The Field

      PG-13 Released Dec 20, 1990 1 hr. 47 min. Drama List
      43% 14 Reviews Tomatometer 82% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score "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. Read More Read Less

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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 andrea m I've found this movie slightly intriguing, but only for two reasons: the first being the great performances of the cast that are hypnotizingly good; the second being the main character's complexity, a strong and charismatic man looked up to by everyone except for his family, which pays for his domestic shortcomings. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 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 Read all reviews Post a rating

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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

      Movie Info

      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
      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
      Sound Mix
      Surround