| The Irish Whiskey Rebellion | |
| Director: | Chester Erskine |
| Producer: | George Manasse |
| Starring: |
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| Music: | Leonard Rosenman |
| Cinematography: | Minervino Rojas |
| Studio: | GSF Productions, Inc.[1] |
| Distributor: | Cinerama Releasing Corporation |
| Released: | [2] |
| Runtime: | 93 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Based On: | "A Change in The Wind" (1969) by Leslie Waller |
The Irish Whiskey Rebellion (also known as A Change in The Wind) 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.[5] It is believed that director Chester Erskine used the pseudonym of "J. C. Works" on the film's credit (as author).[6] The film featured newsreel footage from the 1916-1921 period in Ireland and of events associated with Charles Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing.
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]