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About the Film

Year

1952

Rating

NR

Genre

Comedy / Drama

Running Time

129 MIN

Synopsis

A tired American ex-boxer returns to his native hamlet in Ireland to win the hand of a spirited young woman. He is confronted by strict local customs and the woman's belligerent brother. Set in the verdant Irish countryside, this lively film has beautiful scenery, brilliant repartee, and local charm.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

John Wayne

Sean Thornton

Maureen O'Hara

Mary Kate Danaher

Barry Fitzgerald

Michaeleen Flynn

Ward Bond

Fr. Peter Lonergan

Victor McLaglen

Red Will Danaher

About the Crew

Director

John Ford

Producer

Michael Killanin

Producer

Merian C. Cooper

Producer

John Ford

Writer

Frank S. Nugent

Writer

Richard Llewellyn

Music Scoring

Victor Young