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.
Directed by: Jack Cardiff
Top Billed Cast: Harry Brogan, Tom Irwin, Robin Sumner
Runtime: 110 minutes
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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
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Julie Ross
Sara
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Robin Sumner
Michael
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Philip O'Flynn
Mick Mullen
Pauline Delaney
Bessie Ballynoy
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Arthur O'Sullivan
Foreman
Joe Lynch
1st Hurler
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Vincent Dowling
2nd Hurler
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Tom Irwin
Constable
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John McDarby
Carman at Cat & Cage
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John Cowley
Barman at Cat & Cage
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Gerry Sullivan
Barman
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Bill Foley
Publisher's Clerk
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John Franklyn
Bankteller
Harry Brogan
Murphy
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Shivaun O'Casey
Lady Gregory's Maid
