Captain Boycott
Synopsis
In 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Captain Charles Boycott band together to assert their rights, patriotic farmer Hugh Davin leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracise their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
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Stewart Granger
Hugh Davin
Kathleen Ryan
Anne Killain
Cecil Parker
Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Mervyn Johns
Watty Connell
Alastair Sim
Father McKeogh
Noel Purcell
Daniel McGinty
Niall MacGinnis
Mark Killain
Maureen Delaney
Mrs. Davin
Eddie Byrne
Sean Kerin
Liam Gaffney
Michael Fagan
Liam Redmond
Martin Egan
Edward Lexy
Sgt. Dempsey
Robert Donat
Charles Stewart Parnell
Bernadette O'Farrell
Mrs. Fagan
Harry Webster
Robert Hogan
Eddie Golden
Harry Piggott
Harry Hutchinson
Shamus Moore
Maurice Denham
Lt. Col. Strickland
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Philip Rooney
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Captain Boycott
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Individual Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
Frank Launder, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Philip Rooney
William Alwyn
Wilkie Cooper
Thelma Connell
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Director
Frank Launder
Writer
Wolfgang Wilhelm
Writer
Thelma Connell
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
John Gudenian
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Captain Boycott.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Boycott
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Boycott about?
In 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Captain Charles Boycott band together to assert their rights, patriotic farmer Hugh Davin leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracise their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
Who directed Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Captain Boycott?
The principal cast of Captain Boycott includes Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns, Alastair Sim.
When was Captain Boycott released and how long is it?
Captain Boycott was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Boycott?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Boycott was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Captain Boycott based on a book or true story?
Captain Boycott is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Rooney".