Ascendancy

Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. 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.

Drama War History

Ian Charleson

(Lt. Ryder)

Julie Covington

(Connie Wintour)

John Phillips

(Wintour)

Susan Engel

(Nurse)

Philip Locke

(Dr Strickland)

Kieran Montague

(Dr Kelson)

Rynagh O'Grady

(Rose)

Philomena McDonagh

(Mary)

Michael McKnight

(Vesey)

Jeremy Sinden

(Darcy)

Shay Gorman

(Keir)

Walter McMonagle

(Dawson)

Liam O'Callaghan

(Sir Edward Carson)

Joe McPartland

(Butler)

Tony Rohr

(Chauffeur)

Charles Lawson

(Boy)

Ann Hasson

(First Maid)

Zena Daire

(Second Maid)

Marjorie Hogan

(Housekeeper)

Sean Caffrey

(Baird)

James Coyle

(Hardy)

Michael Mellinger

(Schulz)

Wolf Kahler

(Muller)

Gary Whelan

(Soldier)

Tony Steedman

(Colonel)

Valerie Lilley

(Mother)

Michael Cochrane

(Officer)

Kevi Moore

(RUC Officer)

Gerard O'Hagan

(Man in Street)

Shevaun Briars

(Girl at Party)

Cora Kinnaird

(Girl at Party)

Frances Quinn

(Girl at Party)