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