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