Captain Lightfoot (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Captain Lightfoot is a drama, adventure, romance and history film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 92 minutes. “An unforgettably beautiful love story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boggy swashbuckler of Irish freedom-fighter Michael Martin. 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."
Who’s in it. Captain Lightfoot stars Rock Hudson as Michael « Mike » Martin, Barbara Rush as Aga Doherty, Jeff Morrow as John Doherty and Kathleen Ryan as lady Anne More, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Captain Lightfoot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Lightfoot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Lightfoot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Lightfoot (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Lightfoot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Lightfoot worth watching?
- Captain Lightfoot holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Lightfoot?
- Captain Lightfoot stars Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Jeff Morrow, Kathleen Ryan and Finlay Currie.
- When was Captain Lightfoot released?
- Captain Lightfoot was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.