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