Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1960): Cast & Ratings
Darby O'Gill and the Little People is a 1960 adventure fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Sean Connery, Kieron Moore and Walter Fitzgerald. It is partly based on Darby O'Gill and the Good People by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh and Brian McManus. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Darby O'Gill and the Little People About?
The premise of Darby O'Gill and the Little People without spoilers, adapted from Darby O'Gill and the Good People by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh and Brian McManus.
A former leader's secret threatens his family when a newcomer assumes his position. Darby O'Gill's chance meeting with tiny royalty unexpectedly brings the mischievous leprechaun king back to the human world. As wishes are granted and magic abounds, Darby finds himself embroiled in a series of comical and enchanting events, discovering that fulfilling desires can have unforeseen consequences. He must navigate the whimsical realm and its inhabitants while facing a surprising price for his involvement.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- leprechaun
- forced retirement
- cave
- pipe
- bell
- fistfight
- gold
- banshee
- pot of gold
- pub
- ireland
- cheating death
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- death personified
- coachman
- poaching
- rabbit
- celtic mythology
- wish fulfillment
- priest
- father daughter relationship
- wish
- live chicken
- butter churning
- genuflecting
- telling a story
- fog
- sulky
- throne
- laughter
- scythe
- playing a fiddle
- falling into a well
- jumping on someone
- sword
- playing bagpipes
- dancing
- ginger tabby cat
- cannon
- chest of jewels
- harp
- trick
- stradivarius violin
- horseback riding
- hole in pocket
- fox hunt
- chugging whisky
- winking
- tin cup
- stuffed in a sack
- water pump
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Cast
Sean Connery leads the cast, with Kieron Moore and Walter Fitzgerald. Directed by Robert Stevenson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stevenson
Also Starring in Darby O'Gill and the Little People
· 6 moreMore from Robert Stevenson
More films directed by Robert Stevenson, best-rated first: Mary Poppins, Blackbeard's Ghost, Old Yeller and That Darn Cat!.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Darby O'Gill and the Little People 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People Trailers & Videos
12 videos: 1 trailer, 7 clips and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Clip Darby O'Gill and the Little People - WTF fiddle scene
- Clip Pretty Irish Girl - Darby O'Gill and The Little People OST
- Clip Darby O'gill And The Little People - soundtrack ~ music by Oliver Wallace
- Clip DARBY OGILL The Banchee and Death Coach (Fan made)
Darby O'Gill and the Little People Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Darby OGill and the Little People” and “Darby O Gill Et Les Farfadets”.
- Also known as
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- Darby OGill and the Little People
- Darby O Gill Et Les Farfadets
- 四つの願い
- Darby O'Gill e il re dei folletti
- Darby O'Gill et les farfadets
- Darby O'Gill y el rey de los duendes
- Das Geheimnis der verwunschenen Höhle
- A kertész és a kis emberkék
- A Lenda dos Anões Mágicos
- Дарби О'Гилл и маленький народец
- 세가지 약속
- Дарби О'Гил и леприконите
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- Darby O'Gill i krasnoludki
- Darby O'Gill och småfolket
- El cuarto deseo
- Darby i Alfeland
- Οι Τρεις Ευχές
- 梦游小人国
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Movies Like Darby O'Gill and the Little People
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Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns 1996 -
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Darby O'Gill and the Little People?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Darby O'Gill and the Little People released?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People was released on June 22, 1960.
Who directed Darby O'Gill and the Little People?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People was directed by Robert Stevenson.
More films by Robert Stevenson Who is in the cast of Darby O'Gill and the Little People?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People stars Sean Connery, Kieron Moore and Walter Fitzgerald, among 10 credited actors.
How is Darby O'Gill and the Little People rated?
Darby O'Gill and the Little People has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Darby O'Gill and the Little People based on a book?
Yes. Darby O'Gill and the Little People is partly adapted from Darby O'Gill and the Good People by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh and Brian McManus.
Does Darby O'Gill and the Little People have a post-credit scene?
No. Darby O'Gill and the Little People has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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