
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
A young Christian boy attends a druid worship that is attacked by invading Irish tribes. Taken captive, he is taken back to Ireland to become a slave. Enduring many hardships, he finds comfort and eventually salvation in his faith. After several years, he escapes back to England, where he joins a convent to prove his faith. His greatest desire is to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Years later, he is given the opportunity. Upon setting foot on the Irish soil, all snakes are aitomatically driven from the land. He then overcomes many obstacles, including disagreements with the British Cardinal (Malcolm McDowell), to fulfill his destiny and ultimately being given Sainthood.
Release Date: 2000-03-12
Drama
Adventure
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TV Movie
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Casts

Patrick Bergin
as Patrick

Luke Griffin
as Young Patrick

Alan Bates
as Calpornius

Susannah York
as Concessa

Malcolm McDowell
as Quentin

Eamonn Owens
as Benignus

Chris McHallem
as Auxilius

Stephen Brennan
as Briain

Ned Dennehy
as Lucet Mael

James Flynn
as Eli