description The Field Overview
The Field, directed by Jim Sheridan, is a 1990 drama based on John B. Keane’s play. Set in early 1930s Ireland, the film was primarily shot in Leenaun and features Richard Harris as Bull McCabe. It garnered Harris a Best Actor nomination for his performance.
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info The Field Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1990 |
help The Field FAQ
Why is Bull McCabe obsessed with the field?
Bull and his family have worked the rented land for years, transforming it from poor ground into productive pasture. When the widow who owns it puts it up for auction, he treats the sale as an attack on his identity and inheritance.
Who is the American trying to buy the land in The Field?
Tom Berenger plays Peter, an American businessman who wants the field for a development project. His outsider status intensifies Bull McCabe’s resentment and drives the story toward violence.
Where in Ireland was The Field filmed?
Jim Sheridan filmed much of the 1990 drama around Leenaun in County Galway. The surrounding Connemara landscape gives the disputed patch of land a stark physical presence.
Did Richard Harris win an Oscar for The Field?
Harris was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Bull McCabe. He did not win; the award went to Jeremy Irons for Reversal of Fortune.
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