Darby O'Gill and the Little People poster

Darby O'Gill and the Little People( 1959)

TV-MAAdventureFamilyFantasyRomance
67%
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A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Albert Sharpe

      Darby O'Gill

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      Janet Munro

      Katie O'Gill

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      Sean Connery

      Michael MacBride

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      Jimmy O'Dea

      King Brian

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      Kieron Moore

      Pony Sugrue

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      Estelle Winwood

      Sheelah Sugrue

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      Walter Fitzgerald

      Lord Fitzpatrick

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      Denis O'Dea

      Father Murphy

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      J.G. Devlin

      Tom Kerrigan

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      Jack MacGowran

      Phadrig Oge

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      Farrell Pelly

      Paddy Scanlon

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      Nora O'Mahoney

      Molly Malloy

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      Brandon Beach

      Pub Patron

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      Chet Brandenburg

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      James O'Hara

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    A review by ikomrad

    10
    Written by ikomrad on Sun Jan 12 2020
    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 en...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • small town
    • whiskey
    • leprechaun
    • caretaker
    • ireland
    • fiddle
    • banshee
    • storyteller
    • wishes
    • hilarious
    • whimsical