The Rising of the Moon (1957)
Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!
1957 · 1h 21m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: John Ford
Writers: Frank S. Nugent, Lady Augusta Gregory, Frank O'Connor
Music by: Eamonn O Gallagher
Cinematography: Robert Krasker
Editor: Michael Gordon
Cast
Tyrone Power as Self - HostNoel Purcell as Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')Cyril Cusack as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')Jack MacGowran as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')Jimmy O'Dea as Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Tony Quinn as Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Paul Farrell as Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Kevin Casey as Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Maureen Potter as Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')May Craig as Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Michael Trubshawe as Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Maureen Connell as May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')More like this
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