The Hanging Gale (1995)
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.
Director: Diarmuid Lawrence
Genre: History, Drama
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Joe McGann - Sean Phelan
- Mark McGann - Conor Phelan
- Paul McGann - Liam Phelan
- Stephen McGann - Daniel Phelan
- Michael Kitchen - Captain William Townsend
- Gerard McSorley - Coulter
- Sean McGinley - Ferry
- Tina Kellegher - Mary Dolan
- Ciarán Fitzgerald - Joseph Phelan
- Joe Pilkington - James Phelan
Screenplay
Production: BBC Northern Ireland, Kensington Films & Television, Little Bird
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Diarmuid Lawrence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hanging Gale about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hanging Gale?
- The Hanging Gale was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
- Who stars in The Hanging Gale?
- The Hanging Gale stars Joe McGann, Mark McGann, Paul McGann, Stephen McGann, Michael Kitchen, Gerard McSorley.
- What genre is The Hanging Gale?
- The Hanging Gale is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Hanging Gale produced?
- The Hanging Gale was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.