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 Quiet Man review Product Description
An American boxer retires to his native Ireland where he tames the town bully and a strong-willed woman.
One of John Ford's most cherished projects, THE QUIET MAN took years to finance but became one of his greatest box-office successes and an enduringly beloved classic. John Wayne stars as Sean Thornton, a retired American boxing champion trying to put tragedy behind him by returning to Innisfree, the bucolic Irish village of his birth. He purchases his birthplace from its current owner, enraging the wealthy and bellicose Red Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen), who had designs on the property. On arriving at his cottage, Thornton finds it being swept out by Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), a redheaded vision from whom he steals a not completely unwelcome kiss. After engaging in a subterfuge involving a horse race, some of the locals manage to get the disgruntled Red Will to allow his sister to be courted by the American. But the courtship ritual of the village is only the first of many local practices that the bewildered Thornton must endure if he is to have Mary Kate. Wayne gives a surprisingly nuanced performance as the fish out of water, and he is perfectly matched with the radiantly rambunctious O'Hara. The rest of the cast is splendid as well, and the lush color photography garnered an Academy Award for Winston Hoch. John Ford also won an Oscar for his directing, and it's impossible not to be charmed by the artistry with which he weaves his rollicking, robust tale.
Shot in Technicolor.
Additional cast members: Eileen Crowe (Mrs. Playfair), May Craig (Woman), Charles Fitzsimmons (Forbes), Sean McGlory (Owen Glynn), Joseph O'Dea (Guard), Kevin Lawless (Fireman), Paddy O'Donnell (Porter) and Web Overlander (Station Master).
Francis Cugat was the Technicolor consultant.
Quiet Man Quotes/Excerpts:
"Impetuous -- Homeric" Barry Fitzgerald (Michaeleen Oge Flynn) after seeing the broken bridal bed in the Thornton home.
"Here's a stick to beat the lovely lady." May Craig (village woman) as Sean Thornton drags his bride Mary Kate home.
Quiet Man Reviews:
"...Gorgeous cinematography..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today
"[I]t's Ford's dream of Oirland, pure fantasy, and a film to cherish if you have any Irish in you..."
-- Damien Love, Uncut
Quiet Man movie Customer Reviews
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| Great Classic
For John Wayne fans or not the The Quiet Man is a super movie classic to be enjoyed by any age.
By antonio-duran (el paso, tx) 
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| Terrible DVD
The movie a classic, one of the best of the best. However, the transfer on this DVD is very bad. This is the second attempt and the Collectors Addition is a flop. I bought this very same edition at a mall store and it too is very bad. The vidio is not clear. The VHS I have of this movie is far better in every way. How sad.
By a reviewer (Prineville, Oregon)
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| They don't make them like this anynore
With the likes of John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald and of course Ireland as the back ground they don't come any better. Wayne and O'Hara are funny, romantic and sexy!!!! Barry Fitzgerald a comic genius so don't wait for St Patrick's Day to watch this movie it should be enjoyed everyday.
By fineat402001 (Framingham, MA, USA)
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| Excellent Movie
I am not normally a fan of this type of movie, but the story line and views of old Ireland and people was great. The quality of the DVD was also good. Better than the yearly TV version since it had not interruption. The DVD adders were also well worth watching.
By Henry (Toronto Canada)
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| Memories, beauty and laughter
One of the prettiest and most breathtaking pictures with Ireland as a backdrop. Not a complicated plot, love conquers all. The hero gets the girl and everyone smiles. God bless us all.
By tony.gregory (Gadsden AL)
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Quiet Man video Product Details
| Studio | Olive Films |
| Orig Year | 1952 |
| CD Universe Part number | 8856334 |
| Catalog number | 484 |
| Discs | 1 |
| Release Date | New Quiet Man BRAY release date Jan 22, 2013 |
| Rating | Not Rated |
| Running Time | 129 Minutes |
| Additional Info | Remastered |
| Movie Details | Color; Remastered |
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