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