The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon

Movie·1957·1h 21m

The Rising of the Moon

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

Directed By

John Ford

Country

Ireland

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Frank S. Nugent

Producer

Michael Killanin

Cinematography

Robert Krasker

Editor

Michael Gordon

Themes

nungallowsirelandepisodic

Production House

Four Provinces Films

Audience Score

68%

22 votes

Skip10%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection27%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Tyrone Power

Tyrone Power

Self - Host

Noel Purcell

Noel Purcell

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

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

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

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

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

Jimmy O'Dea

Jimmy O'Dea

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

Tony Quinn

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

Paul Farrell

Paul Farrell

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

Kevin Casey

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

Maureen Potter

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

May Craig

May Craig

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

Michael Trubshawe

Michael Trubshawe

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

Maureen Connell

Maureen Connell

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

Michael O'Duffy

Mahon, The Singer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')

Eileen Crowe

Eileen Crowe

Mrs. O'Hara (segment '1921')

Frank Lawton

Frank Lawton

British Officer (segment '1921')

Donal Donnelly

Donal Donnelly

Sean Curran (segment '1921')

Maureen Cusack

Sister Therese (segment '1921')

// crew

Crew

John Ford

John Ford

Director

Frank S. Nugent

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Robert Krasker

Robert Krasker

Director of Photography

Michael Gordon

Michael Gordon

Editor

Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

Story

Michael J. McHugh

Story

Lady Augusta Gregory

Story

Michael Killanin

Producer

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