The Wind That Shakes the Barley - 2007

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.

127min
2007
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.5/10

Cast

Cillian Murphy profile pictureCillian MurphyDamien O'Donovan
William Ruane profile pictureWilliam RuaneJohnny Gogan
Roger Allam profile pictureRoger AllamSir John Hamilton
Mary Murphy profile pictureMary MurphyBernadette
Aidan O'Hare profile pictureAidan O'HareSteady Boy
Noel O'Donovan profile pictureNoel O'DonovanStation Guard
Sean McGinley profile pictureSean McGinleyFather Denis
Mark Wakeling profile pictureMark WakelingLieutenant
Antony Byrne profile pictureAntony ByrneThe Interrogator
Colin Parry profile pictureColin ParryBritish Soldier
Siobhán McSweeney profile pictureSiobhán McSweeneyJulia (uncredited)

About The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 127min

Extra details

Original Title: The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Original Language: English
Budget: $6,500,000.00
Revenue: $22,900,000.00
Directed By: Ken Loach
Production Companies
Sixteen FilmsMatador PicturesRegent CapitalUK Film CouncilScreen IrelandElement FilmsEMC ProduktionTornasol FilmsDiaphana FilmsTV3 Television Network IrelandFilmstiftung Nordrhein-WestfalenPathéBIM ProductionCinéartFilmcoopi ZürichMEDIA Programme of the European Union