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