Captain Boycott
Captain Boycott
Release: 1947-08-26·Runtime: 93m·★ 7.2
DramaHistory
Based on real events, this historical drama is set in 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Capt. Boycott (Cecil Parker) band together to assert their rights. Patriotic farmer Hugh Davin (Stewart Granger) leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracize their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Individual Pictures
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast
Maureen Delaneyas Mrs. Davin
Eddie Byrneas Sean Kerin
Ian Flemingas Times correspondent
Michael Ripperas Pat Nolan
Liam Redmondas Martin Egan
Desmond Llewelynas Gentleman on Train (uncredited)
Thorley Waltersas Army Officer (uncredited)
Robert Donatas Charles Stewart Parnell
Cecil Parkeras Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Liam Gaffneyas Michael Fagan
Noel Purcellas Daniel McGinty
John Kellyas Sheriff
Kathleen Ryanas Anne Killain
Reginald Purdellas American reporter
James Hayteras Music Hall Comic (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofieldas British Soldier in Bar (uncredited)
Stewart Grangeras Hugh Davin
Bernadette O'Farrellas Mrs. Fagan
Maurice Denhamas Lt. Col. Strickland
Michael Brennanas Jim O'Rourke (uncredited)
Bill Shineas Press Photographer
Alastair Simas Father McKeogh
Mervyn Johnsas Watty Connell
Niall MacGinnisas Mark Killain
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