IMDb >
"The Hanging Gale" (1995)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votesAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"The Hanging Gale" (1995) More at IMDbPro »TV series
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Seasons:
Release Date:
21 March 1997 (Sweden)
See more »
Plot:
The four brothers of the Phelan family battle to save their farm and their family from the ravages of the Irish Potato Famine in 1846...
See more »
Awards:
2 wins
&
4 nominations
See more »
User Reviews:
emotionally scarifying and embedded in real history, this is an intelligent attempt to capture how and why the "Hunger" happened.
See more (5 total) »
Cast
(Series Cast [30]) | Joe McGann | ... | Sean Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Mark McGann | ... | Conor Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Paul McGann | ... | Liam Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Stephen McGann | ... | Daniel Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Michael Kitchen | ... | Captain William Townsend (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Fiona Victory | ... | Maeve Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
 | Tina Kellegher | ... | Mary Dolan (4 episodes, 1995) |
 | Sean McGinley | ... | Ferry (4 episodes, 1995) |
 | Gerard McSorley | ... | Coulter (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Joe Pilkington | ... | James Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Ciarán Fitzgerald | ... | Joseph Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Ciara Marley | ... | Molly Phelan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Dylan O'Connell | ... | Baby Hannah (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Birdy Sweeney | ... | Patrick Dolan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Maire Ni Ghrainne | ... | Sarah Dolan (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Mal Whyte | ... | McBride (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Dave Duffy | ... | McCafferty (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Peter Caffrey | ... | Dr. Davis (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Joe Savino | ... | Meagher (4 episodes, 1995) |
| B.J. Hogg | ... | Harkin (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Gerry Walsh | ... | Brady (4 episodes, 1995) |
| Barry Barnes | ... | Michael Dolan (2 episodes, 1995) |
| Oliver Maguire | ... | Mr. Denny (2 episodes, 1995) |
| Maureen McBride | ... | Mrs. Brogan (2 episodes, 1995) |
| Albie Woodington | ... | Sergeant Major (2 episodes, 1995) |
| George Shane | ... | Brewster (2 episodes, 1995) |
 | Frank O'Sullivan | ... | Kerryman (2 episodes, 1995) |
| Alan Stanford | ... | Henry Jenkins (2 episodes, 1995) |
 | Ian Beattie | ... | Brian Sweeney (2 episodes, 1995) |
 | Stephen Kennedy | ... | Martin Sweeney (2 episodes, 1995) |
Series Directed by | |||
| Diarmuid Lawrence | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Writing credits | ||
| Allan Cubitt | (unknown episodes) | |
Series Produced by | |||
| Jonathan Cavendish | .... | producer (unknown episodes) | |
| Robert Cooper | .... | executive producer (unknown episodes) | |
| David Blake Knox | .... | executive producer: RTE (unknown episodes) | |
| James Mitchell | .... | executive producer (unknown episodes) | |
| Kathy Sykes | .... | line producer (unknown episodes) | |
Series Original Music by | |||
| Shaun Davey | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Cinematography by | |||
| Rex Maidment | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Film Editing by | |||
| Don Fairservice | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Casting by | |||
| Nuala Moiselle | (4 episodes, 1995) | ||
Series Production Design by | |||
| Tim Hutchinson | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Production Management | |||
| George Adams | .... | executive production manager (4 episodes, 1995) | |
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Michael Murray | .... | first assistant director (unknown episodes) | |
| Matthew Sharp | .... | second assistant director (unknown episodes) | |
Series Art Department | |||
| Alan Booth | .... | construction manager (4 episodes, 1995) | |
Series Sound Department | |||
| Peter Gleaves | .... | foley mixer (4 episodes, 1995) | |
| Andy Kennedy | .... | sound editor (unknown episodes) | |
Series Special Effects by | |||
| Garth Inns | .... | special effects supervisor (unknown episodes) | |
| Dominic Tuohy | .... | special effects (unknown episodes) | |
Series Stunts | |||
| Philippe Zone | .... | stunt coordinator (unknown episodes) | |
Series Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Jo Kissack | .... | set costumer (4 episodes, 1995) | |
Series Other crew | |||
| Kevin Jackson | .... | production executive (4 episodes, 1995) | |
| John McKenna | .... | armorer (unknown episodes) | |
| Angus More Gordon | .... | location manager (unknown episodes) | |
Production CompaniesSpecial Effects
Additional Details
Country:
Language:
Color:
Filming Locations:
Company:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.See more (5 total) »
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "The Hanging Gale" (1995)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Isn't this a mini-series? | mnoe |
| No captions/subtitles | dhendrix-5 |
| Soundtrack | ocoileain1890 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Field | Becoming Jane | A Canterbury Tale | The Sundowners | The Tailor of Panama |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| IMDb TV section | IMDb Drama section | IMDb Ireland section |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
Copyright © 1990-2012
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.
Great ensemble piece not only for the McGanns but for a group of strong Irish actors (plus the estimable Michael Kitchen) this is an unflinchingly close up view of the effects of the pan-European potato famine in one tiny portion of the north of Ireland.
The script wisely avoids casting the English as "the villains" - rather it is the system of absentee English landlords and local grasping profiteers who break the community up. The crossfire of politics, starvation and government indifference creates enormous suffering, graphically portrayed and stunningly contrasted with the wild and romantic scenery.
Every descendent of the Irish diaspora should have a copy of this at home. But I'd recommend it to everyone.