The Rising of the Moon

The story

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.

Cast & crew

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 Casey

Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

Maureen Potter

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')