The Rising of the Moon (1957)

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.

Directing:
  • John Ford

Writing:
  • Frank S. Nugent
  • Frank O'Connor
  • Michael J. McHugh

Stars:
Release Date: 1957-08-10
themoviedb icon 6.9/10
  • Country: IE
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 81

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Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowra...
Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Denis O'Dea
Denis O'Dea
Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')
Tyrone Power
Tyrone Power
Self - Host
Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Noel Purcell
Noel Purcell
Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Paul Farrell
Paul Farrell
Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
May Craig
May Craig
Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Michael Trubshawe
Michael Trubs...
Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen Connell
Maureen Conne...
May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Eileen Crowe
Eileen Crowe
Mrs. O'Hara (segment '1921')
Frank Lawton
Frank Lawton
British Officer (segment '1921')
Donal Donnelly
Donal Donnell...
Sean Curran (segment '1921')
Maureen Delaney
Maureen Delan...
Old Woman (segment '1921')
Harold Goldblatt
Harold Goldbl...
Barney Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Godfrey Quigley
Godfrey Quigl...
Christy Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Anita Sharp-B...
Colonel Frobisher's Wife (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
J.G. Devlin
J.G. Devlin
Moran
Kevin Casey
Kevin Casey
Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Jimmy O'Dea
Jimmy O'Dea
Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Denis Brennan
Denis Brennan
Black & Tan Officer (segment '1921')
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