Movie

Ascendancy

19831h 32m★ 4.6DramaWarHistory

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.

Director
  • Edward Bennett
Writers
  • Edward Bennett
  • Nigel Gearing

Where to watch

Region: US · via JustWatch / TMDB
Stream
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Top cast

Julie Covington
Julie Covington
Connie Wintour
Ian Charleson
Ian Charleson
Lt. Ryder
John Phillips
John Phillips
Wintour
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Susan Engel
Nurse
Philip Locke
Philip Locke
Dr Strickland
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Kieran Montague
Dr Kelson
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Rynagh O'Grady
Rose
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Philomena McDonagh
Mary
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Michael McKnight
Vesey
Jeremy Sinden
Jeremy Sinden
Darcy
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Walter McMonagle
Dawson
Shay Gorman
Shay Gorman
Keir

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