The Field

"Bull" McCabe (Richard Harris) has spent three decades tending a rented field on the bluffs by the sea in Ireland. When the wealthy widow who owns the plot decides to sell it, she holds an open auction to spite McCabe. A rich American (Tom Berenger) with visions of a factory on the site outbids him, and McCabe then schemes with his emotionally crippled son, Tadgh (Sean Bean), to hold on to the land -- his only consolation in a life of loss, toil and a marriage gone sour.

Overview

The field is a 1990 drama/thriller film diretced by jim sheriadn and starring richard harris.John hurt.And sean beant.He film follows the story of a farmer in rural ireland who is determined to keep his land from being taken awya from him.The film was nominated for three academy awards and won the best actor award for richard harris.

Plot

The field tells the story of bull mccabe (richard harris).An riish farmer who has lived on the same land for genreations.When a wealthy american businessman (tom berenger) decides to buy the land.Bull is determined to keep it in his family.He nelists the help of his son (sean bean) and his neighbor (john hurt) to help him fight for his land.As the battle for the land intensifies.Bull is forced to confront his own demons and the consequences of his actions.

Most Important Event

The most important event in the field is when bull mccabe finally stands up to the american businessman and reclaims his land.After a long and difficult battle.Bull is finally able to keep his land in his family and ensure thta it will remain in his family for generations to coem.

Cast

The cast of the field includes richadr harris as bull mccabe.John hurt as his neighbor.Sean bean as his son.And tom berenger as the american businessman.

Details

The field was released in 1990 and is 1 hour and 53 minutes long.It was directed by jim sheridan and was nominated for trhee academy awards.Richard harris won the best actor award for his performance in the film.