The Rising of the Moon

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 a very 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 an little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece is called "1921" and is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape. Tyrone Power introduces each story.

81min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Tyrone Power profile pictureTyrone PowerMickey J. - the poitín maker (1st Episode)
Denis O'Dea profile pictureDenis O'DeaThe Police Sergeant
Cyril Cusack profile pictureCyril CusackThe Inspector
Noel Purcell profile pictureNoel PurcellThe Old Man
Jack MacGowran profile pictureJack MacGowranMickey J. - the poitín maker (1st Episode)
Paul Farrell profile picturePaul FarrellJim O'Brien - 2nd Episode
Michael Trubshawe profile pictureMichael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (2nd Episode)
Maureen Connell profile pictureMaureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (2nd Episode)
Denis O'Dea profile pictureDenis O'DeaPolice Sergeant Tom O'Hara (3rd Episode)
Eileen Crowe profile pictureEileen CroweMrs. O'Hara - Police Sergeant's Wife (3rd Episode)
Frank Lawton profile pictureFrank LawtonBritish officer (3rd Episode)
Donal Donnelly profile pictureDonal DonnellyPrisoner Sean Curran aka Jimmy Walsh
Harold Goldblatt profile pictureHarold GoldblattBarney Donigan - farmer
Godfrey Quigley profile pictureGodfrey QuigleyChristy Donigan
Anita Sharp-Bolster profile pictureAnita Sharp-BolsterColonel Frobisher's Wife (2nd Episode)

About The Rising of the Moon

The Rising of the Moon Overview

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 a very 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 an little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece is called "1921" and is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape. Tyrone Power introduces each story.

Runtime: 81min

Extra details

Original Title: The Rising of the Moon
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Ford
Production Companies
Four Provinces Films