The Rising of the Moon (1957): Cast
The Rising of the Moon is a 1957 comedy directed by John Ford, starring Cyril Cusack as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law'), Jack MacGowran and Denis O'Dea. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- John Ford
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Four Provinces Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rising of the Moon About?
The premise of The Rising of the Moon without spoilers.
Filmed in the Emerald Isle, the film links three short‑story vignettes of rural Irish life. In “The Majesty of the Law,” a police officer arrests an old‑fashioned man, yet the village sides with him. “One Minute’s Wait” sketches comic moments at a tiny train station as passengers come and go. “1921” follows a nationalist’s daring escape.
The Rising of the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- anthology film
- omnibus film
- portmanteau film
- based on short stories
- collection of short films
- episodic structure
- ford and power
- train station
- nun
- gallows
- ireland
The Rising of the Moon Cast & Characters
Cyril Cusack leads the cast as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law'), with Jack MacGowran as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') and Denis O'Dea as Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921'). Directed by John Ford; 38 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Ford
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Cyril Cusack as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') -
Jack MacGowran as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') -
Denis O'Dea as Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921') -
Maureen Delaney as Old Woman (segment '1921')
Also Starring in The Rising of the Moon
· 34 more- Tyrone Power Themselves
- Noel Purcell Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Anita Sharp-Bolster Colonel Frobisher's Wife (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Edward Lexy Quartermaster Sergeant (segment '1921')
- Michael Trubshawe Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Tony Quinn Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Harold Goldblatt Barney Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Frank Lawton British Officer (segment '1921')
- J.G. Devlin Moran
- Donal Donnelly Sean Curran (segment '1921')
- Paul Farrell Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maurice Good Constable O'Grady
- Maureen Connell May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Godfrey Quigley Christy Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Eileen Crowe Mrs. O'Hara (segment '1921')
- John Cowley Gombeen Man (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
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- May Craig Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Jimmy O'Dea Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maureen Potter Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Kevin Casey Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Annie D'Alton Mrs. Kinsella, Fisherman's Wife
- Eric Gorman Festus McQuade, Neighbor
- Maureen Cusack Sister Therese (segment '1921')
- Joe Hone I.R.A. Man
- Denis Brennan Black & Tan Officer (segment '1921')
- Michael O'Duffy Mahon, The Singer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Doreen Madden Sister Matthias (segment '1921')
- Joseph O'Dea Chief of Guards (segment '1921')
- Dennis Franks Black & Tan Officer (segment '1921')
- John Horan Billposter
- Mafra McDonagh I.R.A. Man
- Paddy O'Donnell Railway Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Martin Thornton Sergeant (segment '1921')
- David Marlowe
More from John Ford
More films directed by John Ford, best-rated first: The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers, Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
The Rising of the Moon Videos
The clip of The Rising of the Moon.
Cars in The Rising of the Moon
7 cars on screen, including the 1928 Ford Model AA and the 1947 Ford Super De Luxe Station Wagon.
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1928 Ford Model AA Minor role -
1947 Ford Super De Luxe Station Wagon Minor role -
1928 Albion-Merryweather Background role -
1953 Bedford A Type Background role
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The Rising of the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rising of the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rising of the Moon?
The Rising of the Moon runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Rising of the Moon released?
The Rising of the Moon was released on August 10, 1957.
Who directed The Rising of the Moon?
The Rising of the Moon was directed by John Ford.
More films by John Ford Who is in the cast of The Rising of the Moon?
The Rising of the Moon stars Cyril Cusack as Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law'), Jack MacGowran as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') and Denis O'Dea as Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921'), among 38 credited actors.
Does The Rising of the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rising of the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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