Ascendancy (1983): Cast
Ascendancy is a 1983 war drama directed by Edward Bennett, starring Michael Cochrane as Officer, Ian Charleson and John Phillips. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Edward Bennett
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ascendancy About?
The premise of Ascendancy without spoilers.
Set against the backdrop of World I, the film follows a woman belonging to the Anglo‑Irish landowning class known as the Ascendancy. As the conflict unfolds in Ireland, she becomes increasingly aware of the growing Irish independence movement and ultimately chooses to become involved in its struggle.
Ascendancy Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- shower
- torching
- ireland
- landowner
- irish civil war
- brother
- belfast
- anglo irish relations
- 1920s
- independent film
Ascendancy Cast & Characters
Michael Cochrane leads the cast as Officer, with Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder and John Phillips as Wintour. Directed by Edward Bennett; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Bennett
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Michael Cochrane as Officer -
Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder - John Phillips as Wintour
- Wolf Kahler as Muller
Also Starring in Ascendancy
· 28 more- Philip Locke Dr Strickland
- Tony Rohr Chauffeur
- Tony Steedman Colonel
- Michael Mellinger Schulz
- Susan Engel Nurse
- Rynagh O'Grady Rose
- Shay Gorman Keir
- Gary Whelan Soldier
- Sean Caffrey Baird
- Valerie Lilley Mother
- James Coyle Hardy
- Charles Lawson Boy
- Liam O'Callaghan Sir Edward Carson
- Jeremy Sinden Darcy
- Walter McMonagle Dawson
- Michael McKnight Vesey
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- Julie Covington Connie Wintour
- Philomena McDonagh Mary
- Joe McPartland Butler
- Ann Hasson First Maid
- Marjorie Hogan Housekeeper
- Gerard O'Hagan Man in Street
- Kieran Montague Dr Kelson
- Shevaun Briars Girl at Party
- Zena Daire Second Maid
- Kevi Moore RUC Officer
- Cora Kinnaird Girl at Party
- Frances Quinn Girl at Party
Ascendancy Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Im Schatten der Erinnerung” and “Maktens barn”.
- Also known as
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- Im Schatten der Erinnerung
- Maktens barn
- Власть
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Ascendancy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ascendancy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ascendancy?
Ascendancy runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Ascendancy released?
Ascendancy was released in 1983.
Who directed Ascendancy?
Ascendancy was directed by Edward Bennett.
More films by Edward Bennett Who is in the cast of Ascendancy?
Ascendancy stars Michael Cochrane as Officer, Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder and John Phillips as Wintour, among 32 credited actors.
Does Ascendancy have a post-credit scene?
No. Ascendancy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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