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Captain Lightfoot is a 1955 American CinemaScope Technicolor adventure film directed by Douglas Sirk starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush and Jeff Morrow and is Sirk's adaptation of a book by W. R. Burnett written in 1954.
Rock Hudson stars as a highwayman who joins the famous Captain Thunderbolt in his fight for Irish independence. The film features colorful costumes, romance, and historical drama, but also some inconsistent accents and a dubious plot.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Douglas Sirk
- 1955-03-26
Apr 24, 2023 · Theatrical trailer of "Captain Lightfoot" by Douglas Sirk. Starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Jeff Morrow, Kathleen Ryan, Finlay Currie, Denis O'Dea, Geoffr...
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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.
- Douglas Sirk, John Sherwood
- Rock Hudson
An Irish swashbuckler (Rock Hudson) woos a rebel leader's (Jeff Morrow) daughter (Barbara Rush) in 19th-century Ireland.
- Adventure
- Rock Hudson
- Douglas Sirk
Overview. In 1815, Michael Martin, member of an Irish revolutionary society, turns highwayman to support it, and soon becomes an outlaw. In Dublin, he meets famous rebel "Captain Thunderbolt" and becomes his second-in-command, under the name "Lightfoot."
Hudson stars as Michael Martin, soon to be known as “Captain Lightfoot”, a highwayman who robs rich English lords to give money to the cause of Irish independence. Soon after a big robbery puts a target on his back, he runs off to Dublin where he accidentally bumps into…
