The Plough and the Stars backdrop

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Quick Info

Rating

5.8/10

Release1936

Runtime1h 7m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Movie

The Plough and the Stars

1936

1h 7m

5.8

Drama

Synopsis

A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.

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