The Rising of the Moon

The Rising of the Moon

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

1957 · 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.

Directed by John Ford · Written by Frank S. Nugent

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Tyrone Power Self - Host
Noel Purcell Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Cyril Cusack Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jack MacGowran Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jimmy O'Dea Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony Quinn Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
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 Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Michael Trubshawe Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen Connell May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

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