Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyCinematography:
Barry AckroydComposer:
George FentonCast:
Cillian Murphy, Liam Cunningham, William Ruane, Pádraic Delaney, Mark Wakeling, Scott Peden, Roger Allam, Siobhan McSweeney, Frank O'Sullivan, Denis Conway (more)Plots(1)
Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien (Cillian Murphy) abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the Irish freedom fighters bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Cillian Murphy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/116/167116519_76e837.jpg)
Cillian Murphy
Ireland
Best movies:
The Dark Knight (2008)
Inception (2010)
Batman Begins (2005)
![Liam Cunningham](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/343/163343147_23b04a.jpg)
Liam Cunningham
Ireland
Best movies:
Prime Suspect 6 (2003) (TV movie)
The Tale of Sweety Barrett (1998)
A Little Princess (1995)
William Ruane
UK
Best movies:
Sweet Sixteen (2002)
The Angels' Share (2012)
Taggart (1983) (series)
![Pádraic Delaney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/782/160782493_d19459.png)
Pádraic Delaney
Ireland
Best movies:
The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Istanbul (2011)
![Mark Wakeling](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276845_ab5461.jpg)
Mark Wakeling
UK
Best movies:
Sword of Honour (2001) (TV movie)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Scott Peden
Best movies:
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Outpost (2008)
![Roger Allam](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/429/162429102_b817b3.jpg)
Roger Allam
UK
Best movies:
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010) (theatrical recording)
Endeavour (2012) (series)
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) (theatrical recording)
![Siobhan McSweeney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/723/163723547_9cd66c.jpg)
Siobhan McSweeney
Ireland
Best movies:
The Fall (2013) (series)
Nowhere Special (2020)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Frank O'Sullivan
Best movies:
Michael Collins (1996)
Les Misérables (1998)
Into the West (1992)
Denis Conway
Ireland
Best movies:
Michael Collins (1996)
Yesterday's Children (2000) (TV movie)
Brooklyn (2015)
![Orla Fitzgerald](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/782/160782518_8a4876.png)
Orla Fitzgerald
Ireland
Best movies:
Alex Dee
Best movies:
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Stoned (2005)
Jamie Lomas
UK
Best movies:
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Blank (2022)
Colin Parry
UK
Best movies:
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
The Hunter's Prayer (2017)
Shane Casey
Best movies:
I Never Cry (2020)
The Young Offenders (2016)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)