Rent The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006)
Ireland 1920: workers from field and country untie to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence.
Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom.
As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom.
As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
Available Media
- DVD
Film Details
Actors:
- Liam Cunningham
- Cillian Murphy
- William Ruane
- Roger Allam
- Padraic Delaney
- Gerard Kearney
- Frank Bourke
- Fergus Burke
- Antony Byrne
- Denis Conway
- John Crean
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 06/11/2006 |
| Production Year: | 2006 |
| Run Time: | 121 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Audio commentary from director Ken Loach and professor Donal O'Driscoll