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The Rising of the Moon (1957)

Poster for The Rising of the Moon

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Ford
  • Profile picture of Tyrone Power
    Self - Host Tyrone Power
  • Profile picture of Noel Purcell
    Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') Noel Purcell
  • Profile picture of Cyril Cusack
    Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') Cyril Cusack
  • Profile picture of Jack MacGowran
    Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') Jack MacGowran
  • Profile picture of Jimmy O'Dea
    Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait') Jimmy O'Dea
  • Profile picture of Paul Farrell
    Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait') Paul Farrell
  • Profile picture of May Craig
    Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait') May Craig
  • Profile picture of Michael Trubshawe
    Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait') Michael Trubshawe

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Keywords

  • nun
  • gallows
  • ireland
  • episodic