Ascendancy (film)

Ascendancy is a 1983 British drama film directed by Edward Bennett and starring Julie Covington and Ian Charleson. 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.

Cast

 * Julie Covington as Connie Wintour
 * Ian Charleson as Lt. Ryder
 * John Phillips as Wintour
 * Susan Engel as Nurse
 * Philip Locke as Dr Strickland
 * Kieran Montague as Dr Kelson
 * Rynagh O'Grady as Rose
 * Philomena McDonagh as Mary
 * Michael McKnight as Vesey
 * Jeremy Sinden as Darcy
 * Shay Gorman as Keir

Awards
The film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Golden Bear.