The Quiet Man

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A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

43K

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POPULARITY

3,616

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Won 2 Oscars
- 11 wins & 8 nominations total

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Trivia
John Wayne was disappointed by the unconvincing studio sets that were used for exterior scenes.

Goofs
Before Sean enters Mary Kate's home to ask her brother's permission to court her, the flowers he's carrying are very sad looking. After he enters the house, they change into a nice, full, colorful bouquet.

Quotes
Mary Kate Danaher: Could you use a little water in your whiskey?
Michaleen Flynn: When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey; and when I drink water, I drink water.

Connections
Featured in Directed by John Ford (1971)

Soundtracks
The Wild Colonial Boy
(uncredited)
Traditional
Adapted by Sean O'Casey and Dennis O'Casey
Performed by John Wayne, Ken Curtis, and Francis Ford and others in the Pub
Reprised a cappella by Wayne and Victor McLaglen

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Featured review

10/10

A simply wonderful film

What's not to like about this picture? A classic directed by the legendary John Ford. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara light up the screen. Wayne's performance is brilliant, but what really stands out is that he is playing a regular guy with real feelings and emotions--no army uniforms, no indians to fight, no cavalry coming to the rescue--just a great performance. The supporting cast is unmatched--including great performances by Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond. Look closely for Ken Curtis (Festus, from Gunsmoke) in an uncredited role. The scenery is absolutly breathtaking--it makes me want to go home to Ireland--and I'm not even Irish. To top it off The Quiet Man has the greatest fist fight ever captured on film. This is one of my two favorite John Wayne movies. The Duke should have gotten an Oscar for this one. Movie viewers won't be disapointed by this one.