United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1983
Ascendancy (1983)
Directed by Edward Bennett
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1h 32min
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Plot
Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. It tells the story of a woman who is a member of the British landowning 'Ascendancy' in Ireland during World War I. Gradually, she learns about the Irish independence movement, and becomes involved with it.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Philomena McDonagh | Mary |
| Michael McKnight | Vesey |
| Jeremy Sinden | Darcy |
| Walter McMonagle | Dawson |
| Shay Gorman | Keir |
| Liam O'Callaghan | Sir Edward Carson |
| Joe McPartland | Butler |
| Tony Rohr | Chauffeur |
| Charles Lawson | Boy |
| Ann Hasson | First Maid |
| Zena Daire | Second Maid |
| Marjorie Hogan | Housekeeper |
| Sean Caffrey | Baird |
| James Coyle | Hardy |
| Michael Mellinger | Schulz |
| Wolf Kahler | Muller |
| Gary Whelan | Soldier |
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| Tony Steedman | Colonel |
| Valerie Lilley | Mother |
| Michael Cochrane | Officer |
| Shevaun Briars | Girl at Party |
| Cora Kinnaird | Girl at Party |
| Frances Quinn | Girl at Party |
| Kevi Moore | RUC Officer |
| Gerard O'Hagan | Man in Street |
Genres
DramaWarHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ascendancy |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1983 |
| Writer | Nigel Gearing, Edward Bennett |
| Cinematography | Clive Tickner |
| Assistant directors | Edward Bennett |
| Lighting | Al Watson |
| Camera operators | Clive Tickner |
| Additional photography | Clive Tickner |
| Music | Ronnie Leahy |
| Sound | Ronnie Leahy |
Release dates
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