In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
as John Cassidy
as Daisy Battles
as Nora
as W.B. Yeats
as Lady Gregory
as Mrs. Cassidy
as Archie
as Ella
as Tom
as Sara
as Michael
as Mick Mullen
as Bessie Ballynoy
as Foreman
as 1st Hurler
as 2nd Hurler
as Constable
as Carman at Cat & Cage
as Barman at Cat & Cage
as Barman
as Publisher's Clerk
as Bankteller
as Murphy
as Lady Gregory's Maid
