The Quiet Man
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An American prizefighter returns to Ireland in order to forget the past and live peacefully in his village birthplace. He falls in love with the hot-tempered sister of a belligerent neighbor, and trouble ensues over the payment of her dowry.
Bonus features: Optional audio feature commentary with actor Maureen O'Hara ; optional original restored audio ; optional enhanced original restored audio ; theatrical trailers ; Featurette: The Making of The Quiet Man ; Featurette: The Joy of Ireland ; Stills montage: Remembering The Quiet Man ; Cast and crew [text feature] ; Production notes [text feature]
Originally released as a motion picture in 1952
From the story of the same name by Maurice Walsh
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Add a QuoteIgnatius Feeney (being served a meal by Mary Kate with other workmen, talking about Sean Thornton): "...I saw him meself this mornin'... A tall, handsome man... as I was passin' the chapel." Mary Kate Danaher: "If you'd pass the pub, as fast as you pass the chapel -- you'd be better off! Ya little squint." (throws a potato on his plate)
Michaleen Oge Flynn (on seeing the broken bed): "Impetuous! Homeric!"
Squire "Red" Will Danaher: "I'll count three, and if you're not out of the house by then, I'll loose the dogs on you." Sean Thornton: "If you say 'three', mister, you'll never hear the man count 'ten'."
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Add a CommentDefinitely one of my favorite John Ford movies, earning him his fourth directorial Oscar, and apparently one of his too, as he went to extremes to make it. This sweet, romantic story is full of charm, and humor. I'm a Duke fan for sure, and he was excellent, but the most memorable performances for me are from tipsy Barry Fitzgerald, with his "Thon Shornton"s, and his horse who stopped at the pub for him from force of habit (priceless). And, even more so, from Maureen O'Hara. I don't know if was that flaming red hair against the green pastures of Ireland, or her equally fiery temperament, (which genuinely defined a woman being sexy when they get mad -- for me), or all of it, but she was really special. (Still alive -- 92!) Hilarious traveling fistfight with a break at the pub; etc., etc. Grainy Technicolor, dropouts, defects and all... I love this movie. FIVE STARS.
I am not reviewing the quality of the movie itself. I gave this movie one star because THIS NEEDS A RESTORATION!
Must See - The Quiet Man (1952) 129 min. John Wayne is at his finest in this sensitive heartwarming story which was beautifully shot. It won Best Director and Cinemetography at the 1953 Oscars and garnered nominations for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor (Victor McLaglen), Sound, Art Direction.