Ascendancy is a 1983 British film. 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.
Ian Charleson
as Lt. Ryder
Julie Covington
as Connie Wintour
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
Walter McMonagle
as Dawson