Captain Boycott
Captain Boycott
Release: 1947-08-26·Runtime: 93m·★ 6.8
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
Mervyn Johnsas Watty Connell
Maurice Denhamas Lt. Col. Strickland
Thorley Waltersas Army Officer (uncredited)
Robert Donatas Charles Stewart Parnell
Bernadette O'Farrellas Mrs. Fagan
Michael Brennanas Jim O'Rourke (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofieldas British Soldier in Bar (uncredited)
Liam Gaffneyas Michael Fagan
Eddie Byrneas Sean Kerin
John Kellyas Sheriff
Bill Shineas Press Photographer
Cecil Parkeras Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Alastair Simas Father McKeogh
Noel Purcellas Daniel McGinty
Ian Flemingas Times correspondent
Reginald Purdellas American reporter
Desmond Llewelynas Gentleman on Train (uncredited)
Niall MacGinnisas Mark Killain
Maureen Delaneyas Mrs. Davin
Liam Redmondas Martin Egan
James Hayteras Music Hall Comic (uncredited)
Stewart Grangeras Hugh Davin
Kathleen Ryanas Anne Killain
Michael Ripperas Pat Nolan
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