Ascendancy
Jan 01 1983
•2h 32m
•Drama, War, History
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.
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Ian Charleson
Lt. Ryder
Julie Covington
Connie Wintour
John Phillips
Wintour
Susan Engel
Nurse
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