Action ·Adventure · United States of America · 1966 · 1h 50m

The Fighting Prince of Donegal

Director

Cast

Peter McEnery as Hugh O'Donnell Susan Hampshire as Kathleen McSweeney Gordon Jackson as Captain Leeds Norman Wooland as Sir John Perrott Richard Leech as Phelim O'Toole Tom Adams as Henry O'Neill

Crew

George Bruns — Original Music Composer Robert Westerby — Screenplay

Tagline

A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

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

Key Collaborators

Michael O'Herlihy Director George Bruns Original Music Composer Robert Westerby Screenplay

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