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