Captain Boycott
Captain Boycott
Release: 1947-08-26·Runtime: 93m·★ 7.2
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
Robert Donatas Charles Stewart Parnell
Ian Flemingas Times correspondent
Johnnie Schofieldas British Soldier in Bar (uncredited)
Stewart Grangeras Hugh Davin
Maureen Delaneyas Mrs. Davin
Liam Redmondas Martin Egan
Bernadette O'Farrellas Mrs. Fagan
Desmond Llewelynas Gentleman on Train (uncredited)
Maurice Denhamas Lt. Col. Strickland
Alastair Simas Father McKeogh
Niall MacGinnisas Mark Killain
Eddie Byrneas Sean Kerin
John Kellyas Sheriff
Liam Gaffneyas Michael Fagan
Reginald Purdellas American reporter
James Hayteras Music Hall Comic (uncredited)
Bill Shineas Press Photographer
Michael Ripperas Pat Nolan
Michael Brennanas Jim O'Rourke (uncredited)
Thorley Waltersas Army Officer (uncredited)
Kathleen Ryanas Anne Killain
Cecil Parkeras Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Mervyn Johnsas Watty Connell
Noel Purcellas Daniel McGinty
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