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