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