8.0
“Musical telling the story of the Scots-Irish”
On Eagle's Wing (2005)
January 6, 20051h 16mEN
Overview
A musical, a dance show, and an oratorio all rolled into one. Filmed on the vast stage of Belfast's Odyssey Arena in Northern Ireland, John Anderson's work tells the story of the Scots-Irish - their humble beginnings in the Lowlands of Scotland in the late 1600s, their flight from persecution by the English, their arrival in Ireland and their continuing journey to America in the 1700s, where these pioneers first opened up the frontier.
Director
Ian McElhinneyWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
BBC Northern Ireland
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User Reviews
moleskinjoe
A crystal-clear performance, supreme in the making and bursting with magical talent. First, I must reiterate that I am no relation whatsoever to anyone involved in the production of 'On Eagles Wing'. I have watched this musical 17 times on DVD and every time I watch it, it gets better. How this musical did not do as well as Riverdance, I cannot comprehend. Being a Catholic growing up in Northern Ireland, a few scenes in the production had sharp edges. The Lambeg Drum and the siege of Derry are dark shadows that still dwell across the wall of our past. However, history is history, and this m…
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