Synopsis
When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there. Once there, they discover the hardships that are the reality of the homesteader experience.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank FentonWriter
- Henry KingDirector
- Talbot JenningsScreenplay
- William A. BacherWriter
- Michael BlankfortWriter
- Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tyrone PowerPaul Van Riebeck
- Susan HaywardKatie O'Neill
- Richard EganKurt Hout
- John JustinShawn Kildare
- Agnes MooreheadAggie (Kildare's governess)
- Rita MorenoJulia
- Hope EmersonMaria DeGroot
- Brad DexterLt. Christian
- Henry O'NeillSquire O'Neill
- Paul ThompsonTschaka
- Kem DibbsOutlaw
Stills
Themes
hostagesouth africafaminestormireland