The Rising of the Moon
1957, English. Directed by John Ford.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Tyrone PowerSelf - Host
- Noel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Cyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Jack MacGowranMickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Jimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Tony QuinnAndrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Paul FarrellJim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maureen PotterPegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- May CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Michael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1957
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Frank S. Nugent, Frank O'Connor, Michael J. McHugh
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The Rising of the Moon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Rising of the Moon?
The Rising of the Moon (1957) was directed by John Ford and stars Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack.