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