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