The Irish Whiskey Rebellion

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 "A Change in The Wind" novel by Leslie Waller. 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 Irish Whiskey Rebellion
Directed byChester Erskine
Produced byGeorge Manasse
Written byLeslie Waller
Based on"A Change in The Wind" (1969) by Leslie Waller[1]
Starring
Music byLeonard Rosenman
CinematographyMinervino Rojas
Production
company
GSF Productions, Inc.[1]
Distributed byCinerama Releasing Corporation[1]
Release date
  • October 1972 (1972-10)
[2]
Running time
93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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]

Production

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]

Critical response

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]

References
  1. "Irish Whiskey Rebellion (1972)". American Film Institute. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  2. "Irish Whiskey Rebellion (1972)". Turner Classic Movies. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  3. Rollins, Peter C.; O'Connor, John E. (1997). Hollywood's World War I: Motion Picture Images. Bowling Green State University Popular Press. p. 270. ISBN 9780879727550.
  4. "The Irish Whiskey Rebellion: film details". Trinity College Dublin. 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  5. Thomas McGann (June 9, 2018). "Fire Island on the Small Screen". Fire Island News. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  6. Maltin, Leonard, ed. (2000). Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2001. Penguin Group (USA). p. 691. ISBN 9780452281875.
  7. "Irish Whiskey Rebellion". TV Guide. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
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