Man of Aran(1934)
Man of Aran Synopsis
A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
Man of Aran (1934) is a documentary and drama film directed by Robert Flaherty, released on May 6, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane and Pat Mullin of Aran. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Flaherty
- Writers:
- Robert Flaherty
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Flaherty
- Composer:
- John Greenwood
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Man of Aran Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colman 'Tiger' King
as A Man of Aran
Maggie Dirrane
as His Wife
Michael Dirrane
as Their Son
- Pat Mullin of Aran
Pat Mullin of Aran
as Shark Hunter
- Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
as Shark Hunter
- Patcheen Faherty
Patcheen Faherty
as Shark Hunter
- Tommy O'Rourke
Tommy O'Rourke
as Shark Hunter
- Stephen Dirrane
Stephen Dirrane
as Canoeman
- Pat McDonough
Pat McDonough
as Canoeman
Key crew
Directed by Robert Flaherty, written by Robert Flaherty, produced by Michael Balcon.
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Man of Aran Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 55 ratings.
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Man of Aran – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man of Aran online?
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Man of Aran (1934) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Man of Aran?
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The main cast of Man of Aran (1934) includes Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin of Aran and Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh. The film was directed by Robert Flaherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man of Aran released?
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Man of Aran was released on May 6, 1934 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Man of Aran worth watching?
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Man of Aran (1934) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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