Captain Boycott_
Based on real events, this historical drama is set in 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Capt. Boycott (Cecil Parker) band together to assert their rights. Patriotic farmer Hugh Davin (Stewart Granger) leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracize their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
Director
Frank Launder
Starring
Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Captain Boycott was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Captain Boycott is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (20)
Stewart Granger
Hugh Davin
Kathleen Ryan
Anne Killain
Cecil Parker
Capt. Charles C. Boycott
Mervyn Johns
Watty Connell
Alastair Sim
Father McKeogh
Noel Purcell
Daniel McGinty
Niall MacGinnis
Mark Killain
Maureen Delaney
Mrs. Davin
Eddie Byrne
Sean Kerin
Liam Gaffney
Michael Fagan
Liam Redmond
Martin Egan
EL
Edward Lexy
Sgt. Dempsey
Robert Donat
Charles Stewart Parnell
Bernadette O'Farrell
Mrs. Fagan
HW
Harry Webster
Robert Hogan
EG
Eddie Golden
Harry Piggott
HH
Harry Hutchinson
Shamus Moore
Maurice Denham
Lt. Col. Strickland
PR
Phyllis Ryan
Bridget
JL
Joe Linnane
Auctioneer
CREW
STUDIOS (2)
Individual Pictures
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Captain Boycott about?
Based on real events, this historical drama is set in 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Capt. Boycott (Cecil Parker) band together to assert their rights. Patriotic farmer Hugh Davin (Stewart Granger) leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracize their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
How long is Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Captain Boycott?
The cast of Captain Boycott includes Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Mervyn Johns, Alastair Sim.
What is the rating of Captain Boycott?
Captain Boycott has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History