The Rising of the Moon(1957)
Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!
The Rising of the Moon Synopsis
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.
The Rising of the Moon (1957) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Ford, released on May 17, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack and Jack MacGowran. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Frank S. Nugent, Frank O'Connor, Michael J. McHugh
- Producers:
- Michael Killanin
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Krasker
- Production:
- Four Provinces Films
- Status:
- Released
The Rising of the Moon (1957) Trailer
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The Rising of the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tyrone Power
as Self - Host
Noel Purcell
as Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
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')
Jimmy O'Dea
as Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony Quinn
as Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Paul Farrell
as Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Kevin Casey
Kevin Casey
as Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
- Maureen Potter
Maureen Potter
as Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
May Craig
as Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Michael Trubshawe
as Colonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen Connell
as May Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Frank S. Nugent, Frank O'Connor and Michael J. McHugh, produced by Michael Killanin.
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The Rising of the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Rising of the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rising of the Moon online?
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The Rising of the Moon (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rising of the Moon?
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The main cast of The Rising of the Moon (1957) includes Tyrone Power, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack, Jack MacGowran and Jimmy O'Dea. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rising of the Moon released?
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The Rising of the Moon was released on May 17, 1957 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Rising of the Moon worth watching?
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The Rising of the Moon (1957) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rising of the Moon?
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Yes. The official The Rising of the Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.