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Captain Boycott

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In a 19th-century Irish village, a selfish property owner named Captain Boycott (Cecil Parker) dispossesses the townspeople and leaves them without hope. But when a passionate farmer (Stewart Granger) creates an organized and nonviolent rebellion against the oppressor -- and falls in love with a beautiful newcomer (Kathleen Ryan) -- he proves that the Irish people are willing to fight for their rights. This revolutionary tale is based on true events.

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MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin The opening scenes of the film are jerky and confusing, but once it gets into its stride this exciting historical theme is well handled. Jan 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a 19th-century Irish village, a selfish property owner named Captain Boycott (Cecil Parker) dispossesses the townspeople and leaves them without hope. But when a passionate farmer (Stewart Granger) creates an organized and nonviolent rebellion against the oppressor -- and falls in love with a beautiful newcomer (Kathleen Ryan) -- he proves that the Irish people are willing to fight for their rights. This revolutionary tale is based on true events.
Director
Frank Launder
Producer
Sidney Gilliat
Screenwriter
Wolfgang Wilhelm
Production Co
Individual Pictures
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 34m