The Hanging Gale (1995)

Movie
The Hanging Gale
NR Jan 1st, 1995Drama, History
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.
StarringJoe McGannMark McGannPaul McGann
DirectorDiarmuid Lawrence
WriterAllan Cubitt

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1995
Original Language:English
Production Companies:BBC Northern Ireland, Kensington Films & Television, Little Bird