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.
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
Robin Sumner
Michael
Philip O'Flynn
Mick Mullen
Pauline Delaney
Bessie Ballynoy
Arthur O'Sullivan
Foreman
Joe Lynch
1st Hurler
Vincent Dowling
2nd Hurler
Tom Irwin
Constable
John McDarby
Carman at Cat & Cage
John Cowley
Barman at Cat & Cage
Gerry Sullivan
Barman
Bill Foley
Publisher's Clerk
John Franklyn
Bankteller
Harry Brogan
Murphy
Shivaun O'Casey
Lady Gregory's Maid
Crew
Jack Cardiff
Director
John Whiting
Screenplay
Sean O'Casey
Book
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
John Quested
Assistant Director
Edward Joseph
Production Supervisor
Robert D. Graff
Producer
Robert Emmett Ginna
Producer
Michael Killanin
Associate Producer
Miriam Brickman
Casting
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Maude Onslow
Hairstylist
Ernest Gasser
Makeup Artist
Sean O'Riada
Original Music Composer
Michael Stringer
Art Direction
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