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.
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Title: Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)
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Albert Sharpe | ... | Darby O'Gill |
| Janet Munro | ... | Katie O'Gill | |
| Sean Connery | ... | Michael McBride | |
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Jimmy O'Dea | ... | King Brian |
| Kieron Moore | ... | Pony Sugrue | |
| Estelle Winwood | ... | Sheelah Sugrue | |
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Walter Fitzgerald | ... | Lord Fitzpatrick |
| Denis O'Dea | ... | Father Murphy | |
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J.G. Devlin | ... | Tom Kerrigan |
| Jack MacGowran | ... | Phadrig Oge | |
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Farrell Pelly | ... | Paddy Scanlon |
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Nora O'Mahoney | ... | Molly Malloy (as Nora O'Mahony) |
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Darby O'Gill seems to be as full of blarney as any old codger in Ireland, but the stories of leprechauns he tells at the pub are true. In fact, he and the tiny King Brian, ruler of the little people, are friendly adversaries, continually out-foxing each other. Darby needs a bit of magical help from the wily king when Lord Fitzpatrick replaces him as caretaker with the handsome, strapping young Michael from Dublin. Michael falls in love with Darby's beautiful daughter, Katie, which is all right with Darby; but the lad has a rival in a local ruffian, the son of a devious widow who wants her boy to be the caretaker. King Brian's supernatural assistance is necessary to make everything come out all right, but the sneaky leprechaun won't play matchmaker without a fight. Finally, real trouble comes in the form of the Banshee, and Darby will need all his quick wits to save his daughter from the wicked spirit. Written by J. Spurlin
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So filled with magic and blarney you'll hardly believe your eyes! See more »Parents Guide:
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23 March 1960 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Katie O'Gill: Come in, Mrs. Sugrue!
Sheelah Sugrue: Katie, darlin'! Can you lend me the loan of a small pinch o' tea; I'll pay ye back Thursday.
Katie O'Gill: Ye can have it an' welcome.
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Written by Lawrence Edward Watkin & Oliver Wallace
Performed by Albert Sharpe and Jimmy O'Dea (uncredited)
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In Irish legend, the Banshee is often said to be seen combing her hair as she approaches. Although the Chroma Key technique makes it difficult to see, the Banshee that comes to Darby is indeed combing her hair. See more »Goofs
Wires are often visible when the leprechauns are jumping or making things fly about. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Katie O'Gill: Come in, Mrs. Sugrue!
Sheelah Sugrue: Katie, darlin'! Can you lend me the loan of a small pinch o' tea; I'll pay ye back Thursday.
Katie O'Gill: Ye can have it an' welcome.
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In the opening credits: My thanks to King Brian of Knocknasheega and his Leprechauns, whose gracious co-operation made this picture possible. - Walt Disney See more »Soundtracks
The Wishing SongWritten by Lawrence Edward Watkin & Oliver Wallace
Performed by Albert Sharpe and Jimmy O'Dea (uncredited)
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Upon reading comments of earlier reviewers of this title, I find myself in an unusual situation...I totally agree with them all! This is a wonderful movie. And excellent for all ages (except maybe for very small children due to the banshee scenes).
I'm very impressed with the effects considering when this was made. Almost flawless! And the story is so delightful and engaging, I can't imagine anyone not getting a lift from this hour-and-a-half of leprechaun fantasy.
Sean Connery is a little weak on the singing, but it certainly doesn't detract from the movie.
I've had this movie on VHS since way back, but recently I upgraded to a DVD. There are some interesting supplemental items on the DVD: Including a 'making-of' that explain the effects; And there is a "Wonderful World of Disney" excerpt with Darby O'Gill, King Brian, & Walt Disney that's cute.
I was surprised how much my teenage boys liked this movie. Usually they are too 'cool' to watch 'kids' movies (as they call them). And they were stodgy at first, but soon they were totally enrapt.
This is one of the best family movies I've seen. Get this one and hold onto it because they just don't make em like this anymore.