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Ascendancy (film)

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'Ascendancy' is a 1983 British drama film directed by Edward Bennett and starring Julie Covington and Ian Charleson. 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.

Cast



*Julie Covington as Connie Wintour

*Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder

*John Phillips as Wintour

*Susan Engel as Nurse

*Philip Locke as Dr Strickland

*Kieran Montague as Dr Kelson

*Rynagh O'Grady as Rose

*Philomena McDonagh as Mary

*Michael McKnight as Vesey

*Jeremy Sinden as Darcy

* Shay Gorman as Keir

Awards



The film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Golden Bear.

References




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