based on novel or book,kidnapping,prince,ireland,16th century,irish folklore

The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966)

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A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!

Ireland 1587. Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior. Hugh must escape prison and the Viceroy's villainous henchman, Captain Leeds, before he can fight.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael O'Herlihy
  • Profile picture of Peter McEnery
    Hugh O'Donnell Peter McEnery
  • Profile picture of Susan Hampshire
    Kathleen McSweeney Susan Hampshire
  • Profile picture of Gordon Jackson
    Captain Leeds Gordon Jackson
  • Profile picture of Norman Wooland
    Sir John Perrott Norman Wooland
  • Profile picture of Richard Leech
    Phelim O'Toole Richard Leech
  • Profile picture of Tom Adams
    Henry O'Neill Tom Adams
  • Profile picture of Peter Jeffrey
    Sergeant Peter Jeffrey
  • Profile picture of Marie Kean
    The Mother Marie Kean

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • kidnapping
  • prince
  • ireland
  • 16th century
  • irish folklore