THE QUIET MAN

USA | 1952 | 2hr 9min | ARGOSY PICTURES

Director John Ford turned to his own Irish heritage for The Quiet Man . In the film, John Wayne plays Sean Thornton, a man who was born in Ireland, but moved to the United States as a young boy. He grew up in Pittsburgh and eventually became a prizefighter. After accidentally killing a man in the ring, he returns to Ireland and buys the house he was born in. Sean falls in love with the beautiful and strong-willed Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara). Her brother, "Red" Will Danaher, is one of the wealthiest men in the area and he is upset that a "yank" bought the property he wanted. Sean and Mary Kate's strong personalities clash as Sean learns Irish customs, particularly those concerning her dowry…

Film introduction by Amy Lillard, Executive Director, Washington Filmworks

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CAST & CREW

Director: John Ford

Writing Credits: Frank S. Nugent

Music: Victor Young

Costume Design: Adele Palmer

Principal cast: John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Mildred Natwick, Francis Ford

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