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