Name: The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: PT2h 7mM
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan

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What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) about?

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In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Question 2

Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy (Damien), Pádraic Delaney (Teddy), Liam Cunningham (Dan), Orla Fitzgerald (Sinead), Mary O'Riordan (Peggy). The film was directed by Ken Loach.

Question 3

How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Wind That Shakes the Barley worth watching?

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley?

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