Friday, october 28, 1966 rt, m tlints showbiz new peggy lee album rated one of her best by alex fseeman capitol records new peggy lee album. Set in the late 1580s, the film very loosely follows the reallife exploits of the 16th century. Watch the fighting prince of donegal 1966 full movie online, ireland 1587. Peter mcenery, susan hampshire, tom adams, gordon jackson, bill owen,directed by. Watch the fighting prince of donegal 1966 full movie online free. The fighting prince of donegal is a 1966 walt disney productions adventure film starring peter mcenery and susan hampshire, based on the novel red hugh. A threetime emmy award winner, she won for the forsyte saga in 1970, the first churchills in 1971, and for vanity fair in 1973. Subscribe to 123movies rss feed to receive updates on movies, tvseries. Soon afterwards, she was taken up by walt disney, and starred in the three lives of thomasina opposite patrick mcgoohan and the fighting prince of donegal.
The fighting prince of donegal 1966 movie vhs disney. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 movie moviefone. Set in 16thcentury ireland, this lavish disney swashbuckler hinges on the heroic attempts by hugh odonnell peter mcenery, the newly crowned prince of donegal, to make good on the prophecy. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 cast and crew moviefone. When odonnell becomes the prince of donegal, he becomes the leader of a resistance against the. Jun 26, 2018 a disney channel promo for the film the fighting prince of donegal. A second special, the walt disney christmas special, aired december 25, 1951 on cbs.
Walt disney, one of hollywoods most ambitious producers, was first approached to do television in 1950, when the cocacola company offered him a onehour special. The 1966 walt disney film, the fighting prince of donegal was a bright memory for those of us who saw it first run in 1966. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 the movie database. Irish director michael oherlihy directed numerous feature films and television productions.
Fiftytwo great movies for catholic family viewing i. The fighting prince of donegal full movie 1966 youtube. During the 16th century, it was prophesied that when hugh succeeds hugh, ireland shall be free. The fighting prince of donegal is a 1966 disney adventure film starring peter mcenery and susan hampshire, based on the novel red hugh. She would later appear opposite mcgoohan again, in two episodes of danger man.
In the late 60s, he worked for disney and helmed such features as the fighting prince of donegal 1966, his film debut and the one and only, genuine, original family band 1968. The original release press book, gives the screen dimensions of 1. So, i then decided to rent it on amazon, and i loved it just as much now as i did when i was a young teenager in 1966. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 although the disney studio is best known for its classic animated features, the company has long had an affinity for liveaction period adventures, particularly those based on popular books or true historical events. Along the way, red hugh falls in love, is imprisoned by the british in dublin castle, and then fights to free donegal castle where his lady is being held. Edition discs amazon price new from used from dvd please retry 1. As the opening of the show implies, each episode is themed to a. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 release info imdb. But then hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the viceroy of ireland and. Hugh odonnell inherits the title of the odonnell, the prince of donegal, and tries to. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 rotten tomatoes.
The following is a list of episodes of the walt disney anthology series. Overview of the fighting prince of donegal, 1966, directed by michael oherlihy, with peter mcenery, susan hampshire, tom adams, at turner classic movies. It was interesting, and id love to do more reading about hugh odonnell and the oneills now. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Subscribe to 123movies rss feed to receive updates on movies, tv series. I saw the fighting prince of donegal in the theater back in 1966, and i just loved it. Hartford courant from hartford, connecticut on october 28. The fighting prince of donegal dvd for sale online ebay. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 the movie database tmdb. The fighting prince of donegal is a 1966 walt disney productions historical adventure film directed by michael oherlihy and starring peter mcenery, susan hampshire, tom adams, andrew keir, gordon jackson and richard leech it is based on the novel red hugh. The titles fit perfectly, and the framing seems roomy and correct, there are a scattering of.
Peter mcenery hugh odonnell, susan hampshire kathleen mcsweeney, tom adams henry oneill, gordon jackson captain leeds, norman wooland sir john perrott, richard leech phelim otoole, peter jeffrey sergeant, marie kean the mother, bill owen officer powell, peggy marshall princess ineen, maurice. It was released by the buena vista distribution company. A 16thcentury irish prince peter mcenery rallies his clan and others against british troops sent by the queen. Accommodation the cove lodge donegal, county donegal. The fighting prince of donegal rated not rated us actionadventure. The story of red hugh odonnell, lord of tyrconnell, was the inspiration behind many books and films, not least, disneys the fighting prince of donegal 1966. This lush and lively disney adventure chronicles the young mans tumultuous ascension to the throne and his attempts to unite the many clans of erin. Mar 17, 2014 vhs trailer for the 1966 disney live action film the fighting prince of donegal, directed by michael oherlihy. A disney channel promo for the film the fighting prince of donegal. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Walt disney presents the fighting prince of donegal. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, exciting, serious, suspenseful, suspense and realistic films and tv shows about with standoff, danger, violence, brutality, rivalry, death, murder, betrayal, battle and escapades plots mostly in drama, action and thriller genres shot in usa, uk, japan. Hugh odonnell inherits the title of the odonnell, the prince of donegal, and tries to unite ireland to make war on england.
The fighting prince of donegal or red hugh, prince of donegal follows the teen years of hugh odonnell. The list contains the best, new and most relevant standoff movies ordered by relevance. Listed in the overstreet comic book price guide under the umbrella title movie comics, but listed here under its indicia title. The fighting prince was a fine movie that exemplified manhood as it was in days of yore. Glenveagh national park is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. Disneyland was the first incarnation of the series. The rating category is a general critics rating 1 to 5 stars and is not based on the quality or quantity of sword fighting the swash swashbuckling rating category is based on the quality of the sword fighting scenes in the film. The following films contain at least one scene of swashbuckling, sword fighting, fencing, or dueling. The fighting prince of donegal is a 1966 walt disney productions historical adventure film directed by michael oherlihy and starring peter mcenery, susan hampshire, tom adams, andrew keir, gordon jackson and richard leech. Her other television credits include the pallisers 1974, the grand 1997. After inheriting his fathers title, the young noble hugh oconnell is taken hostage by the english viceroy but escapes to lead an uprising. Notable episodes include the disneyland story, the davy crockett miniseries, the truelife adventures, and the man in space miniseries. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 where to watch it. Due to the enormous number of films which fall under this category this database is a major work in progress which will take some time to complete.
Walt disney anthology series episode list disney wiki. It gives you a real taste of how a man was expected to act and protect his family and people if he were a prince. By 1966, most films were already releasing in widescreen, per industry standard. Set in the late 1580s, the film very loosely follows. Disney trailer the fighting prince of donegal 1966 trailer. It was an opportunity to consider irish history not told in the encyclopedia and the junior high textbooks available in our town. But then hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the viceroy of ireland and held ransom for the clans good behavior. An adaptation of the 1966 film of the same name, which was based on the novel red hugh. Hugh must escape prison and the viceroys villainous henchman, captain leeds, before he can fight.
Its not well known these days but is a great disney film. Oherlihy was born in ireland and is the brother of academy awardnominated actor dan oherlihy. The swash swashbuckling rating category is based on the quality of the sword fighting scenes in the film. A gallant young man, hugh odonnell, the prince of donegal, leads a resistance against the british troops. My friends and i bought the book upon which the film was based.
The fighting prince of donegal officer powell 1966 georgy girl ted 1966 emergencyward 10 george edwards 1966. With peter mcenery, susan hampshire, tom adams, gordon jackson. Vhs trailer for the 1966 disney live action film the fighting prince of donegal, directed by michael oherlihy. During the 16th century reign of queen elizabeth i, england is at war with spain. In 1966 67 she played in two notable horror films, as a malevolent fortuneteller in the mummys shroud and as boris karloffs insane wife in michael reeves the sorcerers. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like netflix. Disney adventure about the handsome young prince who, in the 1590s, leads a rebellion of irish clans against british occupiers. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 not rated adventure, biography, family, history, romance.
The prince of donegal does a brilliant job of it even if it often is a matter of life and death. The irish resent their presence, and none more strongly than the prince of donegal. Peter mcenery hugh odonnell, susan hampshire kathleen mcsweeney, tom adams henry oneill, gordon jackson captain leeds, norman wooland sir john perrott, richard leech phelim otoole, peter jeffrey sergeant, marie kean the mother, bill owen officer powell, peggy marshall princess ineen. Disney trailer the fighting prince of donegal 1966. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 stream and watch. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
Released 1966, the fighting prince of donegal stars petermcenery, susanhampshire, tomadams, gordonjackson the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. A fictional story based on a real person, this is the story of red hugh, the real prince of donegal, hugh odonell. Reilly and loosely follows the reallife exploits of late 16th century irish prince hugh roe odonnell. The fighting prince of donegal 1966 trailer youtube. In the 16th century, when queen elizabeth i was on the throne, the english occupy the irish countryside, worried that the spanish army will make their assault through ireland.
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