description The Quiet Man Overview
The Quiet Man is a 1952 American drama set in rural Ireland, adapted from a Maurice Walsh story. John Wayne stars alongside Maureen O’Hara in this film featuring extensive cinematography of the Irish landscape and a notable boxing match. The production involved several prominent actors and was directed by John Ford.
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info The Quiet Man Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1952 |
help The Quiet Man FAQ
Where in Ireland was The Quiet Man filmed?
John Ford filmed much of The Quiet Man around Cong in County Mayo and County Galway. The Irish landscape is a major part of the 1952 film's appeal.
Who do John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara play?
John Wayne plays Sean Thornton, an Irish-born American boxer who returns to Ireland. Maureen O'Hara plays Mary Kate Danaher, whose courtship with Sean drives the romance and conflict.
What is the famous fight in The Quiet Man?
The film builds to a long comic brawl between Sean Thornton and Mary Kate's brother, Squire Danaher. Victor McLaglen plays Danaher, and the fight became one of the movie's signature sequences.
Did The Quiet Man win Oscars?
Yes. The Quiet Man won Academy Awards for John Ford's direction and for color cinematography.
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