Darby O'Gill and the Little People

“A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!”

6.6

1959

1h 30m

AdventureFamilyFantasyRomance

Director: Robert Stevenson

Overview

A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.

Trailer

Darby O'Gill and the Little People 1977 re-release TV trailer

Cast

Darby O'Gill

Albert Sharpe

Darby O'Gill

Katie O'Gill

Janet Munro

Katie O'Gill

Michael MacBride

Sean Connery

Michael MacBride

King Brian

Jimmy O'Dea

King Brian

Pony Sugrue

Kieron Moore

Pony Sugrue

Sheelah Sugrue

Estelle Winwood

Sheelah Sugrue

Lord Fitzpatrick

Walter Fitzgerald

Lord Fitzpatrick

Father Murphy

Denis O'Dea

Father Murphy

Tom Kerrigan

J.G. Devlin

Tom Kerrigan

Phadrig Oge

Jack MacGowran

Phadrig Oge

Paddy Scanlon

Farrell Pelly

Paddy Scanlon

Molly Malloy

Nora O'Mahoney

Molly Malloy

Reviews

ikomrad

Be transported back to simpler times where people mostly play small-town games with each other with good intentions. The references to Irish culture are refreshing and inspiring in these times where some would see it erased. The acting is bright and energetic. The story meanders a bit but plot threads all have satisfying ending, no loose ends. The special effects are very dated, but they achieve their intended effect without breaking the suspension of disbelief. Sean Connery, Janet Munro, and Albert Sharp all turn in great performances. This is a magical film for the whole family to enjoy. I highly recommended seeing it , several times!

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