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