Plot
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.
Written by
John Whiting, Sean O'Casey
Directed by
Jack Cardiff, John Ford
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sextant Films
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 3 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
1,388
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA