The Wind That Shakes the Barley
"War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood."
Originally released in 2006. The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a drama/war film. directed by Ken Loach. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, and Liam Cunningham
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (866 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.9M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 4 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $22,900,000
Production Companies
- Sixteen Films
- Matador Pictures
- Regent Capital
- Element Pictures
- BiM Distribuzione
- EMC
- Tornasol Media
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
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 k...
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach.
How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was released on June 23, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The main cast of The Wind That Shakes the Barley includes Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan.
Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 866 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.