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The Rising of the Moon
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The Rising of the Moon

1957-05-17 · 81 min · ★ 6.8

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. 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.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Four Provinces Films
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

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Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerSelf - Host
Noel PurcellNoel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Cyril CusackCyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jack MacGowranJack MacGowranMickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jimmy O'DeaJimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony QuinnTony QuinnAndrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Paul FarrellPaul FarrellJim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen PotterPegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
May CraigMay CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Michael TrubshaweMichael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen ConnellMaureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Michael O'DuffyMahon, The Singer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Denis O'DeaDenis O'DeaPolice Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')
Eileen CroweEileen CroweMrs. O'Hara (segment '1921')
Frank LawtonFrank LawtonBritish Officer (segment '1921')
Donal DonnellyDonal DonnellySean Curran (segment '1921')
Maureen CusackSister Therese (segment '1921')
Edward LexyQuartermaster Sergeant (segment '1921')
Maureen DelaneyMaureen DelaneyOld Woman (segment '1921')

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