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The Field (DVD, 2002)

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Based on a play by John B. Keane, THE FIELD tells the story of Bull McCabe (Richard Harris), a tradition-bound Irishman who fights to retain the land that his family has been farming for generations. McCabe, who rents the land from a young widow (Frances Tomelty), hopes to take full possession of it when the widow puts it up for auction. None of the villagers try to oppose the fearsome McCabe, but a smooth-talking young Irish American utilities developer (Tom Berenger) attempts to outbid him, shocking the entire village and igniting a tense battle between the two men. As the battle builds toward deadly consequences it threatens to jar loose the McCabe family's dark, painful secret--one that's kept Bull's wife (Brenda Fricker) from talking to him for 18 years. Director Jim Sheridan (IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, MY LEFT FOOT) coaxes brilliant performances from the cast, most notably Berenger, John Hurt as a local simpleton in a brilliant and devastating characterization, and Harris, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his astonishing portrayal of McCabe, one that elevates THE FIELD into the rarified air of Shakespearean tragedy.

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UPC0012236124948

eBay Product ID (ePID)3407318

Product Key Features

ActorRichard Harris

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitleField

DirectorJim Sheridan

FormatDVD

Release Year2002

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureIreland

Leading RoleRichard Harris

Film CountryIreland

Release Date20020226

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by ri-175479
29 Jan, 2023
The Field is not merely the setting for this plot. It becomes a symbol of an entire illage culture with Shakespearean overones.
This is Richard Harris at his best. John Hurt and Tom Berenger fill challenging roles. "Bull" McCabe is being forced off a land parcel he defends as his life's work and his heritage when an American investor sees it as a future development. Even the most devoted son cannot hold up under the pressure of ancient expectations. Will anyone win this battle? Remember John Wayne as "The Quiet Man."? I'd watch it as a followup.
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by 5174491860m
27 Nov, 2019
Stunning performances. Great script.
This film version is even better than the original play. Richard Harris is a knockout!
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by wilrichardc_0
06 Oct, 2020
"The Field" worth exploring
Great & intense film. A lot to think about; worth it for Richard Harris & great cast.
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by mcent_79
24 Aug, 2023
Rare one of a kind film, shared traditional values against modern industry. John Hurt almost steals the show
Regular DVD format but in Widescreen, my upscaling 4k player and my OLED 65”, made this look and sound more then anticipated.
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by dalock52
04 Dec, 2019
Good Movie
Having recently visited Ireland I found the movie affords some insight into the way of Irish life in the early part of the 1900's
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by esollars11
29 Nov, 2022
Violent field story.
Very good movie.
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by kingbj27582
05 Jul, 2023
The Field
This is one of the best movies I have seen in years.
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by dub44
21 Jan, 2023
get a copy with CC
Had no closed captioning, it would be entertaining if you could understand it
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by grey-owl2
12 Jun, 2024
Very quick to mail and very well protected! Thank you!
Very quick to mail and very well protected! Thank you!
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by agent_2308
11 May, 2024
Very satisfied
Very satisfied
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