
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, w... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonOne of the rare few family movies that should enchant both children and grown-ups. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeI have to admit that by the second or third time I saw leprechauns depicted as magical by speeding up the film, I was hoping for someone to show up with a gun. |
| New York TimesA.H. Weiler[An] overpoweringly charming concoction of standard Gaelic tall stories, fantasy and romance. |
| Movie MetropolisJohn J. PuccioIt's a delightful movie filled with delightful characters, delightful scenery, and delightful special effects. |
| DVDLaserDouglas PrattThe film presents a series of utterly charming moments, some magical and some down-to-earth but, considering the setting, equally utopian. |
| User ReviewLaura RA treasured classic and my favorite childhood Disney movie! This movie has it all leprachauns, banshees, likeable characters, and fun music. Darby O'Gill and the Little People will always have a warm nostalgic spot in my heart. |
| User ReviewMatt WBrillant, classic flick. Pre-James Bond Sean Connery. |
| User ReviewLevonne PA great movie of the old country, where Connery's wonderful accent fits right in. You'll also get to hear him sing...which is something he didn't do to often in films. |
| User ReviewRyan RDespite that being the most under-rated live-action Disney flick, it's actually a worthy family fantasy film. |
| User ReviewJoey SA fun st. patricks day movie with a very young Sean Conery. |