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An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
The Quiet Man (1952) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by John Ford, released on July 21, 1952 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen and Barry Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 624 ratings.
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John Wayne
as Sean Thornton
Maureen O'Hara
as Mary Kate Danaher
Victor McLaglen
as Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
Barry Fitzgerald
as Michaleen Oge Flynn
Ward Bond
as Father Peter Lonergan
Mildred Natwick
as The Widow Sarah Tillane
Francis Ford
as Dan Tobin
Eileen Crowe
as Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair
May Craig
as Fishwoman with basket at station
Arthur Shields
as Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair
Charles B. Fitzsimons
as Hugh Forbes
James O'Hara
as Father Paul
Directed by John Ford, written by Frank S. Nugent, Maurice Walsh and John Ford, produced by Merian C. Cooper, Gordon B. Forbes and John Ford.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 624 ratings.
**One of those films that was very successful but is currently struggling to capture new audiences.** We are used to seeing John Wayne associated with Western films, yet here is the actor making a small and modest romantic film about a retired boxer with great physical presence who, after returning to the land where he was born, falls in love with a redhead with a strong personality, leading to serious…
Reviewed on June 16, 2023
I think what I enjoyed most about this gentle romantic drama is that John Ford allowed much more screen time to an ensemble of cast members who had all been instrumental in helping to establish John Wayne as the star he was. He's the former boxer "Thornton", returned to rural Ireland to a mixed welcome from those in his hometown as he plans to set up home on land once owned by his family. He manages to outbid local…
Reviewed on December 30, 2024
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The main cast of The Quiet Man (1952) includes John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Quiet Man was released on July 21, 1952 and runs for 2h 9m.
The Quiet Man (1952) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 624 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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