Black '47

Name: Black '47
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-09-05
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea, Freddie Fox, Barry Keoghan

2018·Movie·R·100 min·★ 6.6(332)

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“In Ireland’s darkest hour vengeance shines a light”

In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.

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About Black '47

Black '47 is a 2018 English-language drama film directed by Lance Daly. The cast is led by Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Black '47 was produced by Fastnet Films, Primeridian Entertainment, and Samsa Film and made in Belgium and Ireland. It was released on September 5, 2018, and carries a R certification.

Director: Lance Daly
Writers: P.J. Dillon, Pierce Ryan, Eugene O’Brien
Release date: September 5, 2018
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Belgium, Ireland
Production: Fastnet Films, Primeridian Entertainment, Samsa Film

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Black '47 cast & crew

Black '47 was directed by Lance Daly and written by P.J. Dillon, Pierce Ryan, and Eugene O’Brien.

The cast features Hugo Weaving as Hannah, James Frecheville as Feeney, Stephen Rea as Conneely, Freddie Fox as Pope, Barry Keoghan as Hobson, and Moe Dunford as Fitzgibbon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Byrne, cinematography is by Declan Quinn, and it was produced by Macdara Kelleher and Tim O'Hair.

Is Black '47 worth watching?

Black '47 holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 332 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Black '47 is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Black '47

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