Film

Ascendancy

1983 · 1h 32m · Drama · War · History

IMDb

6.1

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.

Julie Covington

Connie Wintour

Ian Charleson

Lt. Ryder

John Phillips

Wintour

Susan Engel

Nurse

Philip Locke

Dr Strickland

Kieran Montague

Dr Kelson

Rynagh O'Grady

Rose

Philomena McDonagh

Mary

Michael McKnight

Vesey

Jeremy Sinden

Darcy

Walter McMonagle

Dawson

Shay Gorman

Keir

Liam O'Callaghan

Sir Edward Carson

Joe McPartland

Butler

Tony Rohr

Chauffeur

Charles Lawson

Boy

• Edward BennettDirector · Writer
• Nigel GearingWriter
• Clive TicknerDirector of Photography
• Ronnie LeahyOriginal Music Composer

Release date

January 1, 1983

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 32m

Genres

Drama, War, History