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The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966)

A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!

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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.

Release Date
October 1, 1966
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.3/10 (13 votes)

Director: Michael O'Herlihy

Cast: Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, Gordon Jackson, Norman Wooland, Richard Leech, Tom Adams, Peter Jeffrey, Marie Kean

Production: Walt Disney Productions
based on novel or bookkidnappingprinceireland16th centuryirish folklore
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Full Cast (24 people)

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r96sk - 6/10

Almost good, but <em>'The Fighting Prince of Donegal'</em> just falls short. It goes through too many peaks and troughs to be classed as enjoyable, but I do like the vibe of the film and the idea of the premise; which begins slowly, hits a purple patch before frustratingly reverting back immediately; quite literally given how the plot 'progresses'. The casting, meanwhile, is solid if not per...

July 27, 2020

The Fighting Prince of Donegal

The Fighting Prince of Donegal

A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!

A brash young rebel inspires a fight for freedom!

5.3
110 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/1/1966
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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

Peter Jeffrey

as Sergeant

Marie Kean

as The Mother

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fighting Prince of Donegal about?

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 …

How long is The Fighting Prince of Donegal?

1h 50m

When was The Fighting Prince of Donegal released?

October 1, 1966

Who directed The Fighting Prince of Donegal?

Michael O'Herlihy

Who stars in The Fighting Prince of Donegal?

Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, Gordon Jackson

What genre is The Fighting Prince of Donegal?

Action, Adventure