The Playboys(1992)
The Playboys Synopsis
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn).
The Playboys (1992) is a drama and romance film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, released on April 22, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Albert Finney, Aidan Quinn, Robin Wright and Milo O'Shea. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Writers:
- Shane Connaughton, Kerry Crabbe
- Producers:
- Simon Perry, William P. Cartlidge
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Conroy
- Composer:
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Production:
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Green Umbrella Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Playboys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Constable Brendan Hegarty
Aidan Quinn
as Tom Casey
Robin Wright
as Tara Maguire
Milo O'Shea
as Freddie
Alan Devlin
as Malone
Niamh Cusack
as Brigid Maguire
Niall Buggy
as Denzil
Ian McElhinney
as Joe Cassidy
Stella McCusker
as Rachel
- Anna Livia Ryan
Anna Livia Ryan
as Vonnie
Adrian Dunbar
as Mick
Lorcan Cranitch
as Ryan / John Joe
Key crew
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon, written by Shane Connaughton and Kerry Crabbe, produced by Simon Perry and William P. Cartlidge.
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The Playboys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Playboys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Playboys online?
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The Playboys (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Playboys?
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The main cast of The Playboys (1992) includes Albert Finney, Aidan Quinn, Robin Wright, Milo O'Shea and Alan Devlin. The film was directed by Gillies MacKinnon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Playboys released?
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The Playboys was released on April 22, 1992 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Playboys worth watching?
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The Playboys (1992) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.