The Irish Whiskey Rebellion | |
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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.
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Distributed by | Cinerama Releasing Corporation [1] |
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Running time | 93 minutes [1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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.
The 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]
The 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]
TV 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]