The Hanging Gale (1995)
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.
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Cast
Joe McGann
as Sean Phelan
Joe McGann is a British actor best known for his lead role in ITV sitcom The Upper Hand and for his role in the BBC drama Rockliffe's Babies. He is one of the McGann brothers, his siblings being actor...
Mark McGann
as Conor Phelan
Mark McGann (born 12 July 1961) is an English actor, director, writer and composer. He is married to banking heiress Caroline Guinness. Mark has three brothers who are also actors: Paul, Joe and Steph...
Paul McGann
as Liam Phelan
Paul McGann (born November 14, 1959) is an English actor who made his name on The Monocled Mutineer, in which he played the lead role. He is also known for his role in Withnail and I, and for portrayi...
Stephen McGann
as Daniel Phelan
Stephen McGann is a British actor perhaps best known for playing Dr Turner in the BBC's Call The Midwife. He is one of a family of acting brothers including Joe, Paul, and Mark..
Michael Kitchen
as Captain William Townsend
Michael Kitchen (born 31 October 1948 in Leicester) is an English actor and television producer, best known for his starring role as DCS Foyle in the British TV series Foyle's War.
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Gerard McSorley
as Coulter
Gerard McSorley is a theatre, TV and an Irish film actor. He is known for hit films Veronica Guerin, Braveheart & In The Name of The Father. He also known for playing Father Todd Unctious in the Chris...
Director
Diarmuid Lawrence