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