The Quiet Man (1952)
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An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: July 21, 1952
Cast
- John Wayne - Sean Thornton
- Maureen O'Hara - Mary Kate Danaher
- Victor McLaglen - Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
- Barry Fitzgerald - Michaleen Oge Flynn
- Ward Bond - Father Peter Lonergan
- Mildred Natwick - The Widow Sarah Tillane
- Francis Ford - Dan Tobin
- Eileen Crowe - Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair
- May Craig - Fishwoman with basket at station
- Arthur Shields - Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair
Screenplay
- Frank S. Nugent (Screenplay)
- Maurice Walsh (Story)
- John Ford
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Winton C. Hoch
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: Republic Pictures, Argosy Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Gaeilge
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness
Keywords
countryside, fight, brother, widow, boxer, beer, love, rural area, cottage, train, ireland, nostalgic, dowry, return to birthplace, temper
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Quiet Man about?
- An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
- Who directed The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Mildred Natwick.
- How long is The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Quiet Man gross?
- The Quiet Man grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Quiet Man produced?
- The Quiet Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Quiet Man?
- The themes of The Quiet Man include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Boxing and Fighting Stories, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.