The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966): Cast
The Fighting Prince of Donegal is a 1966 adventure action film directed by Michael O’Herlihy, starring Peter McEnery as Hugh O'Donnell, Gordon Jackson and Marie Kean. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Michael O’Herlihy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fighting Prince of Donegal About?
The premise of The Fighting Prince of Donegal without spoilers.
A brash young rebel sparks a fight for freedom in 1587 Ireland. Hugh O’Donnell inherits the title of The O’Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and strives to unite the clans and wage war against English oppression. His plans are thwarted when the Viceroy of Ireland kidnaps and imprisons him, holding him for ransom to ensure the clans’ good behavior. Determined, Hugh must escape the Viceroy’s fortress and evade the villainous Captain Leeds before he can lead his people to battle.
The Fighting Prince of Donegal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1580s
- viceroy
- ireland
- prince
- clan
- prison
- hostage
- swashbuckler
- bagpipes
- standoff
- shot with a bow and arrow
- bow and arrow
+38 more Show fewer
- crossbow
- steel helmet
- knife throwing
- guard
- escape from prison
- knife
- kiss
- ambush
- axe
- warrior
- victory
- explosion
- musket
- rifle
- fortress
- siege
- axe fight
- traitor
- rapier
- swordsman
- disarming someone
- stick fight
- showdown
- wrestling
- martial arts
- combat
- sword duel
- sword fight
- horse chase
- fistfight
- brawl
- quarterstaff
- tough guy
- adventure hero
- hero
- cottage
- farm girl
- womanizer
The Fighting Prince of Donegal Cast & Characters
Peter McEnery leads the cast as Hugh O'Donnell, with Gordon Jackson as Captain Leeds and Marie Kean as The Mother. Directed by Michael O’Herlihy; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael O’Herlihy
- Peter McEnery as Hugh O'Donnell
-
Gordon Jackson as Captain Leeds -
Marie Kean as The Mother - Andrew Keir as Lord McSweeney
Also Starring in The Fighting Prince of Donegal
· 20 more- Bill Owen Officer Powell
- Peter Jeffrey Sergeant
- Susan Hampshire Kathleen McSweeney
- Richard Leech Phelim O'Toole
- Maurice Roëves Martin
- Maire O'Neill Moire's Sister
- Patrick Holt
- Donal McCann Sean O'Toole
- Norman Wooland Sir John Perrott
- Tom Adams Henry O'Neill
- Robert Cawdron
- John Forbes-Robertson
- Keith McConnell
- Inigo Jackson
- Fidelma Murphy Moire
- Peter Brooks Sergeant at Arms
Show all 24 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Maire Ni Ghrainne Moire's Sister
- Peggy Marshall Princess Ineen
- Roger Croucher
- Peter Cranwell
More from Michael O’Herlihy
More films directed by Michael O’Herlihy: A Time for Miracles, Cry of the Innocent, Detour to Terror and Detour to Terror.
The Fighting Prince of Donegal Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Il principe di Donegal” and “König der Rebellen”.
- Also known as
-
- Il principe di Donegal
- König der Rebellen
- Le Prince Donegal
- El príncipe de Donegal
- O Valente Príncipe de Donegal
- הנסיך הלוחם של דונגל
Seen The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
Movies Like The Fighting Prince of Donegal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including For Ireland’s Sake, The Swordsman and The Prince of Thieves.
The Fighting Prince of Donegal FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fighting Prince of Donegal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Fighting Prince of Donegal released?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal was released on October 1, 1966.
Who directed The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal was directed by Michael O’Herlihy.
More films by Michael O’Herlihy Who is in the cast of The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
The Fighting Prince of Donegal stars Peter McEnery as Hugh O'Donnell, Gordon Jackson as Captain Leeds and Marie Kean as The Mother, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Fighting Prince of Donegal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fighting Prince of Donegal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
