Name: Young Cassidy
Genre: Drama
Released: 1965
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith, Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans

What Young Cassidy Is About

Dublin around 1911. John Cassidy, poor and idealistic, keeps postponing his own ambitions because he has a family to keep; he gets caught up in the tramwaymen’s strike, sees the injustice of the city from the inside, falls in love with Nora from the bookshop and starts writing at her urging. When success comes at the Abbey Theatre it puts him at odds with his own street, his family and his past. The film is adapted from Sean O’Casey’s autobiographical volumes. John Ford fell ill during production and Jack Cardiff finished it. Julie Christie and Maggie Smith appear alongside Rod Taylor.

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What is Young Cassidy about?

Dublin around 1911. John Cassidy, poor and idealistic, keeps postponing his own ambitions because he has a family to keep; he gets caught up in the tramwaymen’s strike, sees the injustice of the city from the inside, falls in love with Nora from the bookshop and starts writing at her urging.

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How long is Young Cassidy?

Young Cassidy runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Young Cassidy come out?

Young Cassidy was released in 1965.

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.

What is Young Cassidy's rating?

Young Cassidy holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.