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The Rising of the Moon

John Ford

1957 • 1h 21m

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 pri...

The Rising of the Moon

Cast

Tyrone Power

Tyrone PowerSelf - Host

Noel Purcell

Noel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')

Cyril Cusack

Cyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')

Jack MacGowran

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

Jimmy O'Dea

Jimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

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

Paul Farrell

Paul 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 Craig

May CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Michael Trubshawe

Michael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Maureen Connell

Maureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Michael O'DuffyMahon, The Singer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Denis O'Dea

Denis O'DeaPolice Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')

Eileen Crowe

Eileen CroweMrs. O'Hara (segment '1921')

Crew

John Ford

John FordDirector

Frank S. Nugent

Frank S. NugentScreenplay

Michael Gordon

Michael GordonEditor

Robert Krasker

Robert KraskerDirector of Photography

Frank O'Connor

Frank O'ConnorStory

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