Young Cassidy (1965)
He's a brawling, sprawling giant - on the make for fame and fortune and then some!
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.
Director: Jack Cardiff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 25, 1965
Cast
- Rod Taylor - John Cassidy
- Julie Christie - Daisy Battles
- Maggie Smith - Nora
- Michael Redgrave - W.B. Yeats
- Edith Evans - Lady Gregory
- Flora Robson - Mrs. Cassidy
- Jack MacGowran - Archie
- Siân Phillips - Ella
- T. P. McKenna - Tom
- Julie Ross - Sara
Screenplay
- John Whiting (Screenplay)
- Sean O'Casey (Book)
Music: Sean O'Riada
Cinematography: Edward Scaife
Editing: Anne V. Coates
Production: Sextant Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dublin, ireland, biography, idealist, playwright, writer, ireland, irish easter rebellion (1916), 1910s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Young Cassidy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Young Cassidy?
- Young Cassidy was directed by Jack Cardiff.
- Who stars in Young Cassidy?
- Young Cassidy stars Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith, Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans, Flora Robson.
- How long is Young Cassidy?
- Young Cassidy has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Young Cassidy?
- Young Cassidy is a Drama film.
- Where was Young Cassidy produced?
- Young Cassidy was produced in United Kingdom.