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The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Year
2006
Country
ES, GB, IT, DE, IE
Language
en
Genre
Drama, War
Runtime
127 min
Rating
7.3/10
Director
Ken Loach

Plot 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.

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Director

Ken Loach in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyKen Loach

Cast & Key Characters

Cillian Murphy in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyCillian MurphyDamienPádraic Delaney in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyPádraic DelaneyTeddyLiam Cunningham in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyLiam CunninghamDanOrla Fitzgerald in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyOrla FitzgeraldSineadMOMary O'RiordanPeggyMMMary MurphyBernadetteLBLaurence BarryMicheailDamien Kearney in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyDamien KearneyFinbarFrank Bourke in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyFrank BourkeLeoMHMyles HorganRoryMLMartin LuceyCongoAidan O'Hare in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyAidan O'HareSteady Boy

Writers

Paul Laverty in The Wind That Shakes the BarleyPaul Laverty

Production

Element PicturesSixteen FilmsMatador PicturesRegent CapitalBiM Distribuzione

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Wind That Shakes the Barley is rated 7.3 out of 10 by viewers — 934 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley about?

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 i

Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, Mary Murphy.

Who is the director of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

Ken Loach.

When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?

2006.

Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

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