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The Rising of the Moon (1957)

★ 6.9/10 81 min Comedy, Drama Ireland English
Director: John Ford
Streaming: Not available
Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

Description

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.

Top Cast

Tyrone Power
Tyrone Power Self - Host
Noel Purcell
Noel Purcell Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jimmy O'Dea
Jimmy O'Dea Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony Quinn Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Paul Farrell
Paul Farrell Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Kevin Casey Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

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