The Rising of the Moon (1957)
Synopsis
Three vignettes of old Irish country life, based on a series of short stories. In "The Majesty of the Law," a police officer must arrest an old-fashioned, traditional fellow for assault. The man's principles have the policeman and the whole village, including the man he slugged, sympathizing with him. "One Minute's Wait" is about a little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece, "1921," is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape.
Release Date: 1957-08-10
Runtime: 81 minutes
Director: John Ford
Top Cast
- Tyrone Power as Self - Host
- Noel Purcell as Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Cyril Cusack as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Jack MacGowran as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Jimmy O'Dea as Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Tony Quinn as Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Paul Farrell as Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Kevin Casey as Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maureen Potter as Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- May Craig as Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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