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