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The Hanging Gale

0% | Jan 01, 1995 | History, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Diarmuid Lawrence
Director
Allan Cubitt
Writer

Cast

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Joe McGann
Sean Phelan
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Mark McGann
Conor Phelan
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Paul McGann
Liam Phelan
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Stephen McGann
Daniel Phelan
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Michael Kitchen
Captain William Townsend

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