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