The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966)
Member Rating:
During the 16th century, it was prophesied that "When Hugh succeeds Hugh, Ireland shall be free." Hugh was the Prince of Donegal and his son Red Hugh, his successor. This lush and lively Disney adventure chronicles the young man's tumultuous ascension to the throne and his attempts to unite the many clans of Erin. 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. The film was shot in the United Kingdom and is based on Robert T. Reilly's story "Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael O'Herlihy
Synopsis of The Fighting Prince of Donegal
During the 16th century, it was prophesied that "When Hugh succeeds Hugh, Ireland shall be free." Hugh was the Prince of Donegal and his son Red Hugh, his successor. This lush and lively Disney adventure chronicles the young man's tumultuous ascension to the throne and his attempts to unite the many clans of Erin. 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. The film was shot in the United Kingdom and is based on Robert T. Reilly's story "Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Fighting Prince of Donegal
- Peter McEnery - Hugh O'Donnell
- Tom Adams - Henry O'Neill
- Andrew Keir - Lord MacSweeney, Clan Leader
- Richard Leech - Phelim O'Toole, O'Neill Clan Leader
- Fidelma Murphy - Moire
- Peggy Marshall - Princess Ineen
- Norman Wooland - Sir John Perrott
- Donal McCann - Sean O'Toole, Prisoner
- John Forbes-Robertson
- Inigo Jackson
- Marie Kean - Mother
- Susan Hampshire - Kathleen MacSweeney
- Gordon Jackson - Capt. Leeds
- Maurice Roeves - Martin, Prison Boy
- Moire O'Neill - Young girl
- Robert Cawdron
- Keith McConnell
- Bill Owen - 1st Officer Powell
- Roger Croucher
- Patrick Holt
- Peter Jeffrey - Troop Sergeant
- Director(s):
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Writer(s):
- Robert Westerby
- Producer(s):
- Bill Anderson, Walt Disney
- Looking for special editions of The Fighting Prince of Donegal?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
BY MAIL
We're sorry, this title is not available to rent or buy by mail.
IN-STORE
What's Your Take?
Member Reviews
