Intense drama about Ireland's independence from the UK and the ultimate reasons for the need ...
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 23, 2006
Runtime
2h 7m
Genres
Drama, War
User Score
74%
Original Title
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Production Companies
Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, Regent Capital, Element Pictures, BIM Produzione, EMC, Tornasol Media, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, TVE, Pathe
Director
Ken Loach
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$22,900,000
Description
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
Cast
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