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The Rising of the Moon

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!
May 17, 1957 · 1h 21m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

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.

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CAST

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

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Four Provinces Films
Country
IE

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