The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Movie 2h 7m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a drama and war movie from 2006. It is directed by Ken Loach. The cast includes Liam Cunningham, Cillian Murphy and Aidan O'Hare. The running time is 2h 7m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
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Cast & crew
- Ken LoachDirector
- Liam Cunninghamas Dan
- Cillian Murphyas Damien
- Aidan O'Hareas Steady Boy
- Pádraic Delaneyas Teddy
- Orla Fitzgeraldas Sinead
- Mary O'Riordanas Peggy
- Mary Murphyas Bernadette
- Laurence Barryas Micheail
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Questions about The Wind That Shakes the Barley
- What genre is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley is categorised as Drama, War.
- Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
- Liam Cunningham, Cillian Murphy, Aidan O'Hare, Pádraic Delaney, Orla Fitzgerald appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
- Ken Loach directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley.
- How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley runs for 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
