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The Quiet Man is a 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and produced by John Ford, and starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald, and Ward Bond. The screenplay by Frank S. Nugent was based on a 1933 Saturday Evening Post short story of the same name by Irish author Maurice Walsh , later published as ...
A classic comedy drama romance film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Set in 1920s Ireland, it tells the story of a retired boxer who falls in love with a local girl and faces her brother's opposition.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- John Ford
- 1952-09-14
Mar 9, 1994 · Watch the full 1992 VHS tape of The Quiet Man, a classic film by John Ford starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Set in Ireland, the film tells the story of a former boxer who falls in love and faces a family feud.
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- Tommy James740
Jun 29, 2022 · Former boxer Sean Thornton (John Wayne) relocates to his hometown in Ireland. He immediately is enchanted by hot-tempered beauty Maureen O'Hara. We get a sweet insight into the customs of his ...
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- Aidan Lonergan
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- Naming process. The two lead characters - Sean and Mary Kate - were named after director John Ford's first name (in Irish) and the two ladies John Wayne loved the most - Mary (his wife) and Kate (Katharine Hepburn).
- Original title. According to John Ford, Republic Pictures head Herbert J. Yates disliked the title and wanted the film renamed "The Prizefighter and the Colleen".
- Rough shoot. Maureen O'Hara broke a bone in her hand while slapping John Wayne during the scene when they first kiss. Since the movie wasn't being filmed in sequential order, she couldn't wear a cast to fix the fracture.
- Personal favourite. Maureen O'Hara in later life (Image: Getty) Nevertheless, Maureen O'Hara later revealed that The Quiet Man was her favourite of her films, and is even said to have listened to its soundtrack shortly before her death aged 95 on October 24, 2015.
Jun 25, 2024 · The Quiet Man is a classic movie that has captivated audiences for decades. Directed by John Ford and released in 1952, this film tells the heartfelt story of Sean Thornton, an Irish-American boxer who returns to his birthplace in Ireland.
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the classic John Ford film The Quiet Man, featuring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, directors, and more on IMDb.
