# Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)

> A blarney-loving Irish caretaker turns to a feuding leprechaun king when romance, employment, and a deadly Banshee threaten his family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11404

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Robert Stevenson
- Cast: Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea, Kieron Moore, Estelle Winwood, Walter Fitzgerald, Denis O'Dea
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052722/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, rollicking, warm, family movie night, classic disney night

## Synopsis

A whimsical adventure unfolds in the heart of Ireland, where magic and mischief collide.

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