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Movie

Black '47

2018R1h 40m6.6 / 10

In Ireland’s darkest hour vengeance shines a light

In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.

More about Black '47

Cast

Hugo WeavingHannah
James FrechevilleFeeney
Stephen ReaConneely
Freddie FoxPope
Barry KeoghanHobson
Moe DunfordFitzgibbon
Sarah GreeneEllie
Jim BroadbentLord Kilmichael

Credits

Directed by
Lance Daly
Written by
Lance Daly, P.J. Dillon, Pierce Ryan, Eugene O’Brien

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Fastnet FilmsIreland
  • Primeridian EntertainmentUnited States
  • Samsa FilmLuxembourg
  • uMediaBelgium
  • Fís Éireann/Screen IrelandIreland
  • Wild Atlantic PicturesIreland

Themes

1840s19th centuryarmy veteranbad landlordbritish crimesbritish occupationconnemaradesertion