The Rising of the Moon

Aug 10, 1957

1h 21m

★ 6.9

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Four Provinces Films

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Cast

Self - Host

Tyrone Power

Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')

Noel Purcell

Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')

Cyril Cusack

Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')

Jack MacGowran

Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Jimmy O'Dea

Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Tony Quinn

Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Paul Farrell

Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Kevin Casey

Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Maureen Potter

Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

May Craig

Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Michael Trubshawe

May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Maureen Connell

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