The Rising of the Moon(1957)
Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!
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.
Movie: The Rising of the Moon
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Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
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