Young Cassidy_
"He's a brawling, sprawling giant - on the make for fame and fortune and then some!"
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
Starring
Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
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Year context
Young Cassidy was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journey...
Young Cassidy is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Rod Taylor
John Cassidy
Julie Christie
Daisy Battles
Maggie Smith
Nora
Michael Redgrave
W.B. Yeats
Edith Evans
Lady Gregory
Flora Robson
Mrs. Cassidy
Jack MacGowran
Archie
Siân Phillips
Ella
T. P. McKenna
Tom
JR
Julie Ross
Sara
RS
Robin Sumner
Michael
PO
Philip O'Flynn
Mick Mullen
Pauline Delaney
Bessie Ballynoy
AO
Arthur O'Sullivan
Foreman
Joe Lynch
1st Hurler
VD
Vincent Dowling
2nd Hurler
TI
Tom Irwin
Constable
JM
John McDarby
Carman at Cat & Cage
JC
John Cowley
Barman at Cat & Cage
GS
Gerry Sullivan
Barman
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (21 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Young Cassidy about?
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
How long is Young Cassidy?
Young Cassidy has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Young Cassidy?
The cast of Young Cassidy includes Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith, Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans.
What is the rating of Young Cassidy?
Young Cassidy has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama