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