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