Synopsis
Ireland 1587. Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior. Hugh must escape prison and the Viceroy's villainous henchman, Captain Leeds, before he can fight.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael O'HerlihyDirector
- Robert WesterbyScreenplay
- George BrunsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter McEneryHugh O'Donnell
- Susan HampshireKathleen McSweeney
- Gordon JacksonCaptain Leeds
- Norman WoolandSir John Perrott
- Richard LeechPhelim O'Toole
- Tom AdamsHenry O'Neill
- Peter JeffreySergeant
- Marie KeanThe Mother
- Bill OwenOfficer Powell
- Peggy MarshallPrincess Ineen
- Maurice RoëvesMartin
- Donal McCannSean O'Toole
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookkidnappingprinceireland16th centuryirish folklore