Young Cassidy
“He's a brawling, sprawling giant - on the make for fame and fortune and then some!”
Synopsis
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
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The Young Cassidy (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-07
Top Cast
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Rod Taylor
John Cassidy
Julie Christie
Daisy Battles
Maggie Smith
Nora
Michael Redgrave
W.B. Yeats
Edith Evans
Lady Gregory
Flora Robson
Mrs. Cassidy
Jack MacGowran
Archie
Siân Phillips
Ella
T. P. McKenna
Tom
Julie Ross
Sara
Robin Sumner
Michael
Philip O'Flynn
Mick Mullen
Pauline Delaney
Bessie Ballynoy
Arthur O'Sullivan
Foreman
Joe Lynch
1st Hurler
Vincent Dowling
2nd Hurler
Tom Irwin
Constable
John McDarby
Carman at Cat & Cage
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- John Whiting
- Original Score
- Sean O'Riada
- Original Title
- Young Cassidy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Sextant Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
John Whiting, Sean O'Casey
Sean O'Riada
Edward Scaife
Anne V. Coates
Robert D. Graff, Robert Emmett Ginna
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cardiff
Director
John Whiting
Screenplay
Robert D. Graff
Producer
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Sean O'Riada
Original Music Composer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Robert Emmett Ginna
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Cassidy
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What is Young Cassidy about?
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
Who directed Young Cassidy?
Young Cassidy was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in Young Cassidy?
The principal cast of Young Cassidy includes Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith, Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans.
When was Young Cassidy released and how long is it?
Young Cassidy was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Cassidy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Cassidy was composed by Sean O'Riada.
Is Young Cassidy based on a book or true story?
Young Cassidy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sean O'Casey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Cassidy?
Young Cassidy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).