The Hanging Gale

1995Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence

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Released: January 1, 1995

About The Hanging Gale

History
Drama

Synopsis

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
Writer: Allan Cubitt

Principal cast

In billing order

Joe McGannSean Phelan
Mark McGannConor Phelan
Paul McGannLiam Phelan
Stephen McGannDaniel Phelan
Michael KitchenCaptain William Townsend
Gerard McSorleyCoulter

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