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