The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- John FordDirector
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
Cast
- 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')
Stills
Themes
nungallowsirelandepisodic