Black '47

2018
15
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

13K

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Stephen Rea, Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, and Freddie Fox in Black '47 (2018)

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Set in Ireland during the Great Famine, the drama follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family.Set in Ireland during the Great Famine, the drama follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family.Set in Ireland during the Great Famine, the drama follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

13K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations

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Trivia
The term 'Black 47' refers to the summer of 1847, when the Irish famine was at its height and hundreds of thousands of people died from starvation.

Goofs
Feeney is described as a Connaught Ranger who served in the Afghan War and then deserted in Calcutta before making his way home. However, the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) were based in Malta during the Anglo-Afghan War and went to the West Indies in 1847. The Anglo-Afghan War was fought by soldiers of the British East India Company, not by the regular British Army.

Quotes
Lord Kilmichael: The peasants are all the same. No appreciation of beauty.
Conneely: Beauty would be held in much higher regard, Sir, if it could be eaten.

Connections
Referenced in Happy!: 19 Hours and 13 Minutes (2019)

Soundtracks
Little Jimmy Murphy
Traditional
Performed by Hugo Weaving

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Reminds me how lucky I am

This story set in a times of dark history is engaging. I feel for the protagonist, I think he is a hero. It also reminds me of how lucky I am to be alive, and not have to worry about food or shelter.