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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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Who directed The Hanging Gale?
The Hanging Gale was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence and released in 1995.
What genre is The Hanging Gale?
The Hanging Gale is a History, Drama film (1995).
Who stars in The Hanging Gale?
The cast of The Hanging Gale includes Joe McGann, Mark McGann, Paul McGann, Stephen McGann, Michael Kitchen.
