Darby O'Gill and the Little People

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

1959 1h 31m EN

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METACRITIC

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7.1

IMDB

★6.7TMDB · 177🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes●80Metacritic★7.1IMDB · 10,325

AdventureFamilyFantasyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Albert Sharpe
Darby O'Gill
Janet Munro
Katie O'Gill
Sean Connery
Michael MacBride
Jimmy O'Dea
King Brian
Kieron Moore
Pony Sugrue
Estelle Winwood
Sheelah Sugrue
Walter Fitzgerald
Lord Fitzpatrick
Denis O'Dea
Father Murphy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Stevenson
Writers: Lawrence Edward Watkin
Languages: English, Irish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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67 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Irish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Stevenson, shot by Winton C. Hoch. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Oliver Wallace. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stanley E. Johnson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Albert Sharpe and Janet Munro and Sean Connery carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0052722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Robert Stevenson directs. Winton C. Hoch behind the camera. Oliver Wallace scores. Stanley E. Johnson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Irish.

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167 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Irish.
3Directed by Robert Stevenson, shot by Winton C. Hoch. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Oliver Wallace. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stanley E. Johnson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Albert Sharpe and Janet Munro and Sean Connery carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A touch O'Blarney... a heap O'Magic and A LOAD O'LAUGHTER!".
8IMDB entry: tt0052722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 14 themes, including "small town", "whiskey", "leprechaun", "caretaker".

The technical file

Cinematography: Winton C. Hoch
Original score: Oliver Wallace
Editing: Stanley E. Johnson
Makeup / hair: Pat McNalley
Runtime: 91 min · 1h 31m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 80/100
IMDB rating: 7.1/10 · 10,325 votes
MPAA: G

Awards

1 win total

Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress

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ikomrad2020-01-12
★ 10/10
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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