6.8The Rising of the Moon · 1957
The Rising of the Moon (1957) is a Comedy / Drama film directed by John Ford, starring Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack.
ComedyDrama
6.8Overview
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.
Cast
Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack, Jack MacGowran, Jimmy O'Dea, Tony Quinn, Paul Farrell, Kevin Casey
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What is "The Rising of the Moon" about?
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.
When was "The Rising of the Moon" released?
The Rising of the Moon was released in 1957.
Who stars in "The Rising of the Moon"?
The cast includes Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack, Jack MacGowran.
