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In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces.
Harry H. Corbett
- Clancy
- (as Harry Corbett)
Allan Cuthbertson
- Captain
- (as Alan Cuthbertson)
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- TriviaAs of early 2019, the Turner Classic Movies print of this movie is unfortunately cropped on the sides to an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, most likely for early television broadcasts, and is not presented in the wider theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1 in which it was shot, and that director Michael Anderson and cinematographer Erwin Hillier originally intended. The Kino Lorber Edition Has the correct Aspect ratio released in April 2021.
- GoofsAfter Kitty, on the beach, puts on her skirt and dances over to pick up her top, you can see she's topless as she rises and turns her back to the camera. However, as she's towels off her hair, you can see a strap over her shoulder, and when she turns in surprise she's definitely got a top on.
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Eileen O'Leary: 'Tis a small thing to do for Cathleen O'Shea, whose son once showed Eileen O'Leary a very great kindness.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Century of Cinema: Ourselves Alone? (1995)
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James Cagney compelling but Don Murray stiff
Irish-American Kerry O'Shea (Don Murray) is studying at the College of Surgeons in 1921 Dublin. He refuses to join the resistance after seeing the futility of war while fighting in the Great War. His professor Sean Lenihan (James Cagney) turns out to be a leader of the IRA. He and his friend Paddy get caught up in an IRA ambush. Paddy is killed and Kerry leaves behind his notebook which has his name. Kerry becomes a wanted man. He still refuses to join the IRA at first but the situation overtakes him.
Don Murray is horribly stiff and his character horribly naive. His story is melodramatic. In fact, there is a lot of old fashion melodramatic acting. I wish this movie is about Lenihan instead but at last, we're stuck with following Don Murray. James Cagney is definitely the more compelling actor and Don Murray pales in comparison. Cagney is brutal and exciting. His character is interesting. The story is a bit too long but it's still compelling enough.
Don Murray is horribly stiff and his character horribly naive. His story is melodramatic. In fact, there is a lot of old fashion melodramatic acting. I wish this movie is about Lenihan instead but at last, we're stuck with following Don Murray. James Cagney is definitely the more compelling actor and Don Murray pales in comparison. Cagney is brutal and exciting. His character is interesting. The story is a bit too long but it's still compelling enough.
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- Jul 3, 2015
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- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
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- 1.66 : 1
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