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The Quiet Man

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Romantic comedy starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Sean Thornton returns to his native Galway to settle down in peace after growing up in America. The quiet life still eludes him, however, as he finds himself reluctantly sparring with his neighbours, his sweetheart and his conscience.

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Tony Sloman

John Ford won his fourth best director Oscar for this immensely popular chunk of old blarney (why did he never win for his westerns?). John Wayne is, of course, splendid as the boxer looking for some peace by returning to his Irish roots, with fiery Maureen O'Hara more than a match for him - fans may remember Steven Spielberg's affectionate and memorable homage to this iconic pairing in a scene from ET. There's fantastic support from Barry Fitzgerald as a mischievous matchmaker who never says no to a drink and Victor McLaglen as O'Hara's blustering and bullying brother who takes an instant dislike to Wayne. Victor Young's lilting score is also very enjoyable, while Winton C Hoch and Archie Stout's Technicolor photography deservedly won the film a second Oscar. Though the picture-book view of Ireland may seem rose-tinted and dated now, if you're in the right mood, this is still a movie that can make you laugh and cry.

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7.7/10

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Cast

rolenameSean ThorntonJohn WayneMary Kate DanaherMaureen O'HaraMichaeleen FlynnBarry FitzgeraldFather Peter LonerganWard Bond"Red" Will DanaherVictor McLaglenMrs Sarah TillaneMildred NatwickDan TobinFrancis FordMrs Elizabeth PlayfairEileen CroweWoman at railway stationMay CraigReverend Cyril PlayfairArthur ShieldsForbesCharles FitzsimmonsIgnatius FeeneyJack MacGowranDermot FahyKen CurtisFather Paul's motherMae MarshBoy on wagon at horse racePatrick Wayne

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rolenameDirectorJohn Ford

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Theatrical distributor

Republic Pictures Int Inc

Released on

1952-07-21

Languages

English | Irish

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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