Ascendancy (1983)

Drama
War
History

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.

Cast

Lt. Ryder
Ian Charleson
Connie Wintour
J Julie Covington
Keir
Shay Gorman
Dawson
W Walter McMonagle
Sir Edward Carson
L Liam O'Callaghan
Butler
J Joe McPartland
Chauffeur
Tony Rohr
Boy
Charles Lawson
First Maid
A Ann Hasson
Second Maid
Z Zena Daire
Housekeeper
M Marjorie Hogan
Baird
Sean Caffrey
Wintour
John Phillips
Hardy
J James Coyle
Schulz
Michael Mellinger
Muller
Wolf Kahler
Soldier
Gary Whelan
Colonel
Tony Steedman
Mother
Valerie Lilley
Officer
Michael Cochrane
RUC Officer
K Kevi Moore
Man in Street
G Gerard O'Hagan
Girl at Party
S Shevaun Briars
Nurse
S Susan Engel
Girl at Party
C Cora Kinnaird
Girl at Party
F Frances Quinn
Dr Strickland
P Philip Locke
Dr Kelson
K Kieran Montague
Rose
R Rynagh O'Grady
Mary
P Philomena McDonagh
Vesey
M Michael McKnight
Darcy
Jeremy Sinden

Crew

Director
E Edward Bennett
Writer
E Edward Bennett
Writer
N Nigel Gearing
Gaffer
A Al Watson
Electrician
A Al Watson