Captain Lightfoot (1955)
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- Approved
- 1h 32min
- Adventure, Drama
- 26 Mar 1955 (USA)
- Movie
A pair of Irish rebels have swashbuckling adventures in 1815.
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| Rock Hudson | ... |
Michael Martin, aka Capt. Lightfoot
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| Barbara Rush | ... |
Aga Doherty
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| Jeff Morrow | ... |
John Doherty, aka Capt. Thunderbolt
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| Kathleen Ryan | ... |
Lady Anne More
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| Finlay Currie | ... |
Callahan
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| Denis O'Dea | ... |
Regis Donnell
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| Geoffrey Toone | ... |
Captain Hood
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| Hilton Edwards | ... |
Lord Glen
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Sheila Brennan | ... |
Waitress
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Harry Goldblatt | ... |
Brady
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Charles B. Fitzsimons | ... |
Dan Shanley
(as Charles FitzSimons)
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Christopher Casson | ... |
Lord Clonmell
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Philip O'Flynn | ... |
Trim
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Shay Gorman | ... |
Tim Keenan
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| Kenneth MacDonald | ... |
Desmond (High Steward)
(as Kenneth Mac Donald)
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Robert Bernal | ... |
Clagett
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Louise Studley | ... |
Cathy
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| J.G. Devlin | ... |
Tuer O'Brien
(as James Devlin)
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Mike Nolan | ... |
Willie the Goat
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Edward Aylward | ... |
Big Tom
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Lord Mount Charles | ... |
English Gentleman
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Lady Mount Charles | ... |
English Lady
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George Blankley | ... |
The Dragoon (uncredited)
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Peter Dix | ... |
Dragoon lieutenant (uncredited)
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Paul Farrell | ... |
The Magistrate (uncredited)
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Nigel Fitzgerald | ... |
Sir George Bracey (uncredited)
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| Aiden Grennell | ... |
The Umpire (uncredited)
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| Edward Lexy | ... |
Army general (uncredited)
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Oliver McGauley | ... |
Shamus O'Neill (uncredited)
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Austin Meldon | ... |
Sir Edward Grant (uncredited)
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Sean Mooney | ... |
Surgeon (uncredited)
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Philomena Tubridy | ... |
Ballroom flirt (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Douglas Sirk | ||
Written by
| W.R. Burnett | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Oscar Brodney | ... | (screenplay by) |
| W.R. Burnett | ... | (story and adaptation by) |
Produced by
| Ross Hunter | ... | producer |
Music by
| Heinz Roemheld | ... | (uncredited) |
| Herman Stein | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Irving Glassberg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Gross | ||
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Eric Orbom | ||
Set Decoration by
| Oliver Emert | ||
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
Costume Design by
| Bill Thomas | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Milicent Patrick | ... | makeup designer (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Sergei Petschnikoff | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Sherwood | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound |
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brenda Dabbs | ... | wardrobe mistress (uncredited) |
| Truman Eli | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| John Wilson-Apperson | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph Gershenson | ... | music supervisor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Hans J. Salter | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Frank Skinner | ... | composer: title music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Adams | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Charles B. Fitzsimons | ... | supervisor: Irish location shooting (uncredited) |
| Basil Rathbone | ... | fencing instructor (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Saintenoy | ... | french adaptation: original version with subtitles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1955) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1955) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1955) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1955) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Española (1955) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1955) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Oy Filmseppo (1955) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Mexico (1955) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1955) (France) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1955) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1955) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1956) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2010) (United States) (DVD) (Douglas Sirk: Filmmaker Collection)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- Elephant Films (2017) (France) (video) (HD Release)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- TCM Vault Collection (package design)
- TV5-Titra Paris (French subtitles by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1815, Michael Martin, member of an Irish revolutionary society, turns highwayman to support it, and is forced to flee into outlawry. In Dublin, he meets famous rebel "Captain Thunderbolt" and becomes his second-in-command, "Lightfoot." 'Tis a perilous life, with captures, turncoats, rescues, and romance.
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | an unforgettably beautiful love story See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Inspired Michael Cimino to write Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kate Kearney See more » |