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