The Hanging Gale
History, Drama
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence·1995
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetIn this historical miniseries created for BBC Northern Ireland, four brothers struggle to survive during the Irish potato famine of the 1840s while facing persecution from an agent (Michael Kitchen) of their indifferent English landlord. Looking on in horror as their primary food source dwindles, the Phelan brothers (portrayed by real-life siblings Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joe McGannSean Phelan | Sean Phelan |
 Mark McGannConor Phelan | Conor Phelan |
 Paul McGannLiam Phelan | Liam Phelan |
 Stephen McGannDaniel Phelan | Daniel Phelan |
 Michael KitchenCaptain William Townsend | Captain William Townsend |
 Gerard McSorleyCoulter | Coulter |
 Sean McGinleyFerry | Ferry |
 Tina KellegherMary Dolan | Mary Dolan |
 Ciarán FitzgeraldJoseph Phelan | Joseph Phelan |
| JJoe PilkingtonJames Phelan | James Phelan |
 Dave DuffyMcCafferty | McCafferty |
| JJoe SavinoMeagher | Meagher |
 B.J. HoggHarkin | Harkin |
 Frank O'SullivanKerryman | Kerryman |
 Ian BeattieBrian Sweeney | Brian Sweeney |
 Stephen KennedyMartin Sweeney | Martin Sweeney |
 Liam CarneyShanahan | Shanahan |