Ascendancy_
Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. 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.
Starring
Julie Covington, Ian Charleson, John Phillips
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Ascendancy was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. It tells the story of a woman who is a member of the British landowning 'Ascendancy' in Ireland during World War I. Gradua...
Ascendancy is a Drama, War, History film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Julie Covington
Connie Wintour
Ian Charleson
Lt. Ryder
John Phillips
Wintour
SE
Susan Engel
Nurse
Philip Locke
Dr Strickland
KM
Kieran Montague
Dr Kelson
RO
Rynagh O'Grady
Rose
PM
Philomena McDonagh
Mary
MM
Michael McKnight
Vesey
Jeremy Sinden
Darcy
WM
Walter McMonagle
Dawson
Shay Gorman
Keir
LO
Liam O'Callaghan
Sir Edward Carson
JM
Joe McPartland
Butler
Tony Rohr
Chauffeur
Charles Lawson
Boy
AH
Ann Hasson
First Maid
ZD
Zena Daire
Second Maid
MH
Marjorie Hogan
Housekeeper
Sean Caffrey
Baird
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What is Ascendancy about?
Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. 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.
How long is Ascendancy?
Ascendancy has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Ascendancy?
The cast of Ascendancy includes Julie Covington, Ian Charleson, John Phillips, Susan Engel, Philip Locke.
What is the rating of Ascendancy?
Ascendancy has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
War
History
