The Plough and the Stars
1936, English. Directed by John Ford.
Men Will Call Her Traitor- Women Will Understand.
A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Plough and the Stars is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Barbara StanwyckNora Clitheroe
- Preston FosterJack Clitheroe
- Barry FitzgeraldFluther Good
- Denis O'DeaThe Covey
- Eileen CroweBessie Burgess
- F.J. McCormickBrennan
- Una O'ConnorMrs. Gogan
- Arthur ShieldsPadraic Pearse
- Moroni OlsenGeneral Connally
- Bonita GranvilleMollser Gogan
- Erin O'Brien-MooreRosie Redmond
- Neil FitzgeraldLangon
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols
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What The Plough and the Stars is based on
The Plough and the Stars is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Plough and the Stars: quick answers
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How long is The Plough and the Stars?
The Plough and the Stars runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does The Plough and the Stars have a post-credits scene?
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The Plough and the Stars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Plough and the Stars is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Plough and the Stars on?
The Plough and the Stars is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Plough and the Stars?
If you liked The Plough and the Stars, try Michael Collins, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Battle of the Year.
Who directed The Plough and the Stars?
The Plough and the Stars (1936) was directed by John Ford and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster, Barry Fitzgerald.
What is The Plough and the Stars based on?
The Plough and the Stars is adapted from a play or musical.