Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

       View All       Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

      Captain Boycott

      1947 1h 34m History Drama List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

      Critics Reviews

      View All (1) Critics Reviews
      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

      Audience Reviews

      View All (0) audience reviews
      There are no Verified Audience reviews for Captain Boycott yet. Read All Audience Reviews
      Post a rating

      Cast & Crew

      Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew

      Photos

      View All Captain Boycott photos

      Captain Boycott

      Captain Boycott (1947) Captain Boycott (1947) Captain Boycott (1947) Captain Boycott (1947) Captain Boycott (1947) Captain Boycott (1947) View more photos

      Movie Info

      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
      English (United Kingdom)
      Runtime
      1h 34m