Synopsis
Three vignettes of old Irish country life, based on a series of short stories. In "The Majesty of the Law," a police officer must arrest an old-fashioned, traditional fellow for assault. The man's principles have the policeman and the whole village, including the man he slugged, sympathizing with him. "One Minute's Wait" is about a little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece, "1921," is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape.
Key facts
Original language
English
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Ireland
Stills
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Festival History
- National Board of Review 1957 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Rising of the Moon | |
| Alternate title | Quand se lève la lune |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
