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The Fighting Prince of Donegal: Directed by Michael O'Herlihy. With Peter McEnery, Susan Hampshire, Tom Adams, Gordon Jackson. After inheriting his father's title, the young noble, Hugh O'Connell, is taken hostage by the English viceroy but escapes to lead an uprising.
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- Adventure, Biography, Family
- Michael O'Herlihy
- 1966-10-01
The Fighting Prince of Donegal is a 1966 adventure film starring Peter McEnery and Susan Hampshire, based on the novel Red Hugh: Prince of Donegal by Robert T. Reilly. It was released by the Buena Vista Distribution Company. The film was shot entirely at and near Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. [1] [2]
A gallant young man, Hugh O'Donnell, the Prince of Donegal, leads a resistance against the British troops. Hugh is captured and imprisoned twice, he escapes to lead and win the final battle...
A gallant young man, Hugh O'Donnell, the Prince of Donegal, leads a resistance against the British troops. Hugh is captured and imprisoned twice while uniting the clans of Ireland, but he escapes to lead and win the final battle against the English and rescue his love, Kathleen.
- Michael O'herlihy
- Peggy Marshall
Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior.
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: Prince of Donegal by Robert T. Reilly.
A 16th-century Irish prince (Peter McEnery) rallies his clan and others against British troops sent by the queen.
