The Rising of the Moon 67 years old

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

The Rising of the Moon

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 a very 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 an little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece is called "1921" and is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape. Tyrone Power introduces each story.

Credits

The Rising of the Moon Cast

Name Character
Denis O'Dea He was 52, 73 years old when he died as The Police Sergeant
Tyrone Power He was 43, 44 years old when he died as Mickey J. - the poitín maker (1st Episode)
Jack MacGowran He was 38, 54 years old when he died as Mickey J. - the poitín maker (1st Episode)
Cyril Cusack He was 46, 82 years old when he died as The Inspector
Noel Purcell He was 56, 84 years old when he died as The Old Man
Tony Quinn was 1, now 65 years old as Andrew Rourke - Station Master (2nd Episode)

The Rising of the Moon Crew

Name Department
Frank S. Nugent as Screenplay. He was 49 (57) years old when He died Writing
Robert Krasker as Director of Photography. He was 43 (67) years old when He died Camera
Michael Gordon as Editor. He was 47 (83) years old when He died Editing
The Rising of the Moon poster
The Rising of the Moon (67 years)

Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!

  • Release day: Saturday, August 10, 1957
  • Runtime: 81 minutes