Young Cassidy (1965)

In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.

Directing:
  • John Ford
  • Jack Cardiff

Writing:
  • John Whiting
  • Sean O'Casey

Stars:
Release Date: 1965-02-25
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 110
Siân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Ella
Julie Christie
Julie Christi...
Daisy Battles
Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor
John Cassidy
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Nora
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
W.B. Yeats
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Lady Gregory
Flora Robson
Flora Robson
Mrs. Cassidy
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowra...
Archie
T. P. McKenna
T. P. McKenna
Tom
Pauline Delaney
Pauline Delan...
Bessie Ballynoy
Joe Lynch
Joe Lynch
1st Hurler
Harry Brogan
Harry Brogan
Murphy
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