Ascendancy (1983)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1983 (GB)
  • Drama, War, History
  • 1h 32m

Overview

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.

Nigel Gearing

Writer

Edward Bennett

Director, Writer

Cast

Ian Charleson's headshot

Ian Charleson

Lt. Ryder
Julie Covington's headshot

Julie Covington

Connie Wintour
John Phillips's headshot

John Phillips

Wintour
Susan Engel's headshot

Susan Engel

Nurse
Philip Locke's headshot

Philip Locke

Dr Strickland
Kieran Montague's headshot

Kieran Montague

Dr Kelson
Rynagh O'Grady's headshot

Rynagh O'Grady

Rose
Philomena McDonagh's headshot

Philomena McDonagh

Mary

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