Ascendancy is a 1983 British drama film directed by Edward Bennett and starring Julie Covington and Ian Charleson. 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
- Julie Covington as Connie Wintour
- Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder
- John Phillips as Wintour
- Susan Engel as Nurse
- Philip Locke as Dr Strickland
- Kieran Montague as Dr Kelson
- Rynagh O'Grady as Rose
- Philomena McDonagh as Mary
- Michael McKnight as Vesey
- Jeremy Sinden as Darcy
- Shay Gorman as Keir
Awards
The film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Golden Bear.
References
External links
- Ascendancy at the BFI's Screenonline
- Ascendancy at IMDb
