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