The Hanging Gale
IMDb7.90
1995
Overview
In this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Writer
- Allan Cubitt
- Production
- BBC Northern Ireland, Kensington Films & Television, Little Bird
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Who directed The Hanging Gale?
The Hanging Gale was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
When was The Hanging Gale released?
The Hanging Gale was released in 1995.
