The Irish Whiskey Rebellion (also known as A Change in The Wind)[2] is a 1972 crime drama, directed by Chester Erskine and starring William Devane, Anne Meara, Richard Mulligan, John Pleshette, David Groh, Stephen Joyce, and William Challee. It is based on a 1969 novel by Leslie Waller "A Change in The Wind." The film is set in Prohibition Era and shows a story of an IRA member who tries to land a shipment of contraband whiskey.
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| Directed by | Chester Erskine |
| Written by | Leslie Waller |
| Based on | "A Change in The Wind" (1969) by Leslie Waller[1] |
| Produced by | George Manasse |
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| Cinematography | Minervino Rojas |
| Music by | Leonard Rosenman |
Production companies | GSF Productions, Inc.[1] |
| Distributed by | Cinerama Releasing Corporation[1] |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe film is set in 1927 on Fire Island. IRA veteran Harry Regan (Stephen Joyce) arrives to the US and wants to arrange a shipment of contraband whiskey to support the struggle for independence.[3] He is being chased by a brutal Coast Guard Lt. Commander Ashley (William Devane) and confronts local crime syndicate member Maxie (David Groh).[4]
Production
editThe Irish Whiskey Rebellion was filmed in September—early November 1971 on Fire Island, New York, mostly in Saltaire, Long Cove and Skunk Hollow.[1][5] It is believed that director Chester Erskine used the pseudonym of "J. C. Works" on the film's credit (as author).[1][6] The film featured newsreel footage from the 1916-1921 period in Ireland and of events associated with Charles Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing.[4]
Critical response
editTV Guide gave the film 2 starts out five with the verdict “Devane's performance is up to his usual high standard, and the period atmosphere is believable; but that's still not enough to raise the film above mediocrity”.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Irish Whiskey Rebellion (1972)". American Film Institute. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "Irish Whiskey Rebellion (1972)". Turner Classic Movies. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Rollins, Peter C.; O'Connor, John E. (1997). Hollywood's World War I: Motion Picture Images. Bowling Green State University Popular Press. p. 270. ISBN 9780879727550.
- ^ a b "The Irish Whiskey Rebellion: film details". Trinity College Dublin. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Thomas McGann (June 9, 2018). "Fire Island on the Small Screen". Fire Island News. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard, ed. (2000). Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2001. Penguin Group (USA). p. 691. ISBN 9780452281875.
- ^ "Irish Whiskey Rebellion". TV Guide. Retrieved December 28, 2018.