Captain Boycott
Originally released in 1947. Captain Boycott is a drama/history film. directed by Frank Launder.
Starring Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, and Cecil Parker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stewart Granger
as Hugh Davin
Kathleen Ryan
as Anne Killain
Cecil Parker
as Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Mervyn Johns
as Watty Connell
Alastair Sim
as Father McKeogh
Noel Purcell
as Daniel McGinty
Niall MacGinnis
as Mark Killain
Maureen Delaney
as Mrs. Davin
Eddie Byrne
as Sean Kerin
Liam Gaffney
as Michael Fagan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Individual Pictures
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Boycott about?
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...
Who directed Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott was directed by Frank Launder.
How long is Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Captain Boycott released?
Captain Boycott was released on August 26, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Boycott?
The main cast of Captain Boycott includes Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns, Alastair Sim.