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The Quiet Man (1952)
Released By: Artisan Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Artisan Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: John Ford
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Barry Fitzgerald, John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen
Published ID: 186
UPC: 017153336122, 017153125283,
Plot: Returning to the Ireland of his birth, director John Ford fashions a irresistable valentine to the Auld Sod in The Quiet Man. Irish-American boxer John Wayne, recovering from the trauma of having accidentally killed a man in the ring, arrives in the Irish village where he was born. Hoping to bury his past and settle down to a life of tranquility, Wayne has purchased the home of his birth from wealthy local widow Mildred Natwick, a transaction that has incurred the wrath of pugnacious squire Victor McLaglen, who coveted the property for himself. By and by, Wayne falls in love with McLaglen's beautiful, high-spirited sister Maureen O'Hara. Her insistence that Wayne conduct his courtship in a proper Irish manner-with puckish matchmaker Barry Fitzgerald along for the ride as chaperone--is but one obstacle to their future happiness: the other is McLaglen, who spitefully refuses to give his consent to his sister's marriage, or to honor the tradition of paying a dowry to Wayne. Wayne could care less about dowries, but the tradition-bound Maureen refuses to consummate her marriage until McLaglen pays up. Under any other circumstances, Wayne would have punched out the bullying McLaglen long ago, but ever since his tragedy in the ring he has been reluctant to fight. Local priest Ward Bond conspires with several locals to trick McLaglen into paying his due. They intimate that widow Natwick, for whom McLaglen carries a torch, will marry the old brute if he'll give his consent to the marriage and fork over the dowry. But McLaglen finds he's been tricked and the situation remains at a standoff, with the frustrated Wayne locked out of his wife's bedroom. When Maureen accuses him of being a coward and walks out on him, our hero can stand no more. He marches Maureen to McLaglen's home, indicating that he plans to whale the tar out of both brother and sister. As a huge and appreciative crowd gathers the cornered McLaglen truculently tosses the money in Wayne's direction. Big John hands the bills to Maureen, just as she knew he would, and she ceremoniously destroys the money, just as he knew je would. Having proven their love for each other, there is nothing left for Wayne and Maureen to do but head home and perform their nuptual duties. But first there's the matter of giving McLaglen the thrashing he deserves....and it is this spectacular donnybrook, which covers several acres of land and at least two pit stops so that the combatants can quench their thirst, which convinces Natwick that the defeated McLaglen is truly worthy of her love (her logic is on a par with everyone else's in the film!) Though it tends to perpetuate the myth that all true Irishmen live only to fight, drink and make love, The Quiet Man is grand and glorious fun, enacted with gusto by a largely Hibernian cast and directed with loving care by a master of his craft. Written by Frank Nugent and graced with a lilting musical score by Victor Young, the film won Oscars for Archie Stout's Technicolor photography and for John Ford's direction-a real coup for poverty row Republic Pictures. If you haven't already luxuriated in this wonderful film, be sure to catch in on the tube next St. Patrick's Day. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Great John Wayne Move
Added 11/1/2009
The move is from 1952 so no spicial effects.
Beautiful sense of humor and beautiful description on life in Ireland.
A must for all John Wayne fence.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite of all Time
Added 10/19/2009
This is my #1 movie of all time. Filled with John Ford's favorite actors, the director's love of Ireland shines thru. Ford, whose real name was Sean O'Feeney, brings out the best in his stars by allowing them to be what I perceive as "themselves". Their real love and admiration for each other served to give their characters a beleivabilty that comes off the screen and into my heart. The beautiful countryside, village rogues, and touch of religious/political tension makes the story credible. In this movie, the villain is replaced with a stubborness that is based on both pride and love, real human emotions. I have worn out at least 2 VHS tapes of this film and will probably wear out the dvd. While most will consider this a John Wayne movie, I have always considered it what the film industry should produce: entertainment for the purpose of entertaining the family. My children grew up watching this and now my grandchildren are. John Ford and cast, thank you.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Quiet Man
Added 10/13/2009
I love this movie but have had so much trouble getting a DVD that works! I bought the first copy in a store and it never could be seen. It was totally blank. Same thing happened with the one I ordered on Amazon. I don't know what the deal is, but apparently, there is a production problems somewhere.

The movie is great, though (if you can ever see it!) wonderful Irish story about an American man (John Wayne) who returns to his roots and encounters a very proud, feisty Irish lass (Maureen O'Hara. Beautiful Irish landscape scenes.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
So funny!
Added 9/29/2009
Another light-hearted movie that's super cute! My husband even liked it and he usually only watches action. Who doesn't love watching a husband getting all frustrated over his immature, naughty wife! And my does she get hers! lol
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Love this movie
Added 9/2/2009
Here is one of the movies I loved.
like many of the old time movies it is one you never tier of.
The wonderful people of Ierland and it grand coutryside which I wish I could see for real makes you feel warm. A man who need to come back home after his pass did nothing but cause him pain.
He fines love and good friends. What more can one ask for.
Like other old movies its a keeper. One to show family and friends from time to time when there is nothing on TV that is good and clean to watch.

A must have!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great John Wayne Move
Added 11/1/2009
The move is from 1952 so no spicial effects.
Beautiful sense of humor and beautiful description on life in Ireland.
A must for all John Wayne fence.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite of all Time
Added 10/19/2009
This is my #1 movie of all time. Filled with John Ford's favorite actors, the director's love of Ireland shines thru. Ford, whose real name was Sean O'Feeney, brings out the best in his stars by allowing them to be what I perceive as "themselves". Their real love and admiration for each other served to give their characters a beleivabilty that comes off the screen and into my heart. The beautiful countryside, village rogues, and touch of religious/political tension makes the story credible. In this movie, the villain is replaced with a stubborness that is based on both pride and love, real human emotions. I have worn out at least 2 VHS tapes of this film and will probably wear out the dvd. While most will consider this a John Wayne movie, I have always considered it what the film industry should produce: entertainment for the purpose of entertaining the family. My children grew up watching this and now my grandchildren are. John Ford and cast, thank you.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Quiet Man
Added 10/13/2009
I love this movie but have had so much trouble getting a DVD that works! I bought the first copy in a store and it never could be seen. It was totally blank. Same thing happened with the one I ordered on Amazon. I don't know what the deal is, but apparently, there is a production problems somewhere.

The movie is great, though (if you can ever see it!) wonderful Irish story about an American man (John Wayne) who returns to his roots and encounters a very proud, feisty Irish lass (Maureen O'Hara. Beautiful Irish landscape scenes.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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