Ascendancy (film)

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.

Ascendancy
Theatrical poster
Directed byEdward Bennett
Written byEdward Bennett
Nigel Gearing
Produced byPenny Clark
StarringJulie Covington
Ian Charleson
CinematographyClive Tickner
Edited byCharles Rees
George Akers
Music byRonnie Leahy
Distributed byProduction company:
British Film Institute
Release date
  • 28 April 1983 (1983-04-28) (UK)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£250,000 or £183,000
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