| John Wayne | Sean Thornton |
| Maureen O'Hara | Mary Kate Danaher |
| Victor McLaglen | Red Will Danaher |
| Barry Fitzgerald | Michaeleen Flynn |
| Ward Bond | Fr. Peter Lonergan |
| Mildred Natwick | Mrs. Sarah Tillane |
| Francis Ford | Dan Tobin |
| Eileen Crowe | Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair |
| May Craig | Woman at Railroad Station |
| Arthur Shields | Rev. Cyril Playfair |
| Charles Fitzsimmons | Forbes |
| James Lilburn | Father Paul |
| Joseph O'Dea | Guard Maloney |
| Eric Gorman | Engine Driver Costello |
| Webb Overlander | Station Master |
| Frank Baker | |
| Ken Curtis | Dermot Fahy |
| Douglas Evans | Ring Physician |
| Major Sam Harris | General at Race |
| David Hilary Hughes | Constable |
| Tiny Jones | The Children |
| Jack MacGowran | Feeney |
| Mae Marsh | Father Paul's Mother |
| Sean McClory | Owen Glynn |
| Al Murphy | Referee |
| Pat O'Malley | Man |
| Bob Perry | |
| Jack Roper | Boxer |
| Harry Tenbrook | Policeman |
| Harry Tyler | Pat Cohan the Publican |
| Michael Wayne | Teenage Boy at Races |
| Patrick Wayne | Boy on fence at horse race |
| Hank Worden | Trainer in Flashback |
| John Ford | Director, Producer |
| Dr. Arthur Colahan | Songwriter |
| Merian C. Cooper | Producer |
| Michael Donovan | Songwriter |
| Michael Donovan | Songwriter |
| Richard Farrelly | Songwriter |
| Richie Hayward | Songwriter |
| Winton Hoch | Cinematographer |
| Frank Hotaling | Art Director |
| Michael Killanin | Producer |
| Richard Llewellyn | Screenwriter |
| John McCarthy | Set Decoration/Design |
| Thomas Moore | Songwriter |
| Jack Murray | Editor |
| Frank S. Nugent | Screenwriter |
| Adele Palmer | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Louis Clyde Stoumen | Cinematographer |
| Archie J. Stout | Cinematographer |
| Charles Thompson | Set Decoration/Design |
| Victor Young | Score Composer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
¿The Quiet Man' is a tender story of a returning native to his Welsh village. It stars John Wayne as Sean `Trooper¿ Thornton, an American boxing sensation come home to the Emerald Isle. Sean¿s eagerness to assimilate is somewhat put on hold when he falls for the rapturous and fiery Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O¿Hara). Like ¿How Green Was My Valley¿, ¿The Quiet Man¿ was a deeply personal film for its director, John Ford. Though a curmudgeon by all accounts on the surface, there¿s no mistaking Ford¿s tender hand and aptness for the blarney stone in this sumptuous Technicolor classic. As the town matchmaker, Michaleen Flynn, Barry Fitzgerald gets the outstanding laugh of the picture when he walks in on Mary and Sean the night after their wedding to discover that they¿ve broken the bed. His look says it all. Aside: I first saw this movie on late night television, some fifteen years ago. It looked then as though it had been fed through a meat grinder. I next had the opportunity to view, what was then billed as a restored version during the early 1990's at a special screening. While there was a marked improvement in the quality of the print shown over my previous television experience, there remained in evidence the fact that much more work was still required to get this movie looking right. So when Artisan Home Entertainment announced a completely remastered collector's edition, my heart leapt. I was, after all, expecting a print that would really knock my socks off. What I got instead was a DVD that looks more like my memory of the original television broadcast. 'The Quiet Man' looks awful. There's no polite way to critique the excessively soft, blurry and dull image quality. Colors are poorly balanced with inconsistent flesh tones. Black and contrast levels are so poorly realized that I can't deduce whether the staff at Artisan actually did some restoration work or are just trying to bluff the consumer into repurchasing this film on DVD. Regardless, this is the worst looking DVD experience I've had in a long while. The audio is mono, strident and wholly unsatisfying. Edge enhancement, pixelization, aliasing and shimmering of fine details are obtrusive and an eye-sore to behold. I'll be honest. After sitting through such a dismal visual experience I was so disheartened that I didn't even get to the extra features. Artisan advertises a documentary and audio commentary as part of the deal. Let's just leave it at that. Although, they did also advertise this DVD as digitally remastered too¿hmmm?!?
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Posted February 15, 2013
I just received and watched the restored DVD. This is my all-time favorite movie, and I was not disappointed. Excellent!
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Posted March 28, 2013
A lot of people have complained about the poor quality of this movie on previous media (DVDs and/or VHS). After watching a poor version of this fun film on TCM HD, I know why they're complaining. However, folks at Olive Films created a fantastic re-mastered version on Blu-ray. Buy this version and see, what I believe, was Ford's vision of Ireland on film. All the scenes are crisp. All the gestures of town folks are clear and fun to watch, especially the hilarious ending. The audio. too, was very good. I could clearly hear the Gaelic conversation O'Hara has with Bond. BRAVO, Olive Films!
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Posted March 2, 2013
We watch it every St. Patrick's Day, great movie.
Love it.
One of John Ford' s most beautiful and charming films.....Maureen O'Hara was never better. John Wayne considered this one of his top five films.
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Posted October 1, 2010
My husband and I sat our kids (14 - boy, 12 - girl, 10 - boy, 5 -girl) down to watch this classic. This it a hugely entertaining story about a man (John Wayne) who returns to his Irish roots, but doesn't understand the customs - which hampers his relationship with lovely girl (Maureen O'Hara) whom he'd like to marry. It has some funny scenes showing differences in cultures, as well as some tender and heart warming moments. Some of the "Irish brouge" was a little hard to understand at first, but you get used to it. My kids all loved the show and my 14 year old son even said, "I'm glad we watched that movie."
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Posted October 1, 2010
I love this movie! It is a classic for John Wayne (without the cowboy image)!
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Good story, wonderful presentation and excellent actors/actresses. The scenery is awesome. I purchased this for my collection of great movies to enjoy often.
The Turner Musicals are also great -- great entertainment for the whole family. Music scores will bring back good memories.
stbrick
Posted October 1, 2010
Very Irish
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Posted October 1, 2010
True this is a dazzling Irish classic, spun with all the mystical, magical charms to be mustered among the rolling greens of Ireland's shores. But only a few wee leprechauns know it's inspiration. The heart of this movie was inspiraed by director John Ford's attraction & relationship to Katharine Hepburn. Being a catholic, and already married, he realized he'd missed the opportunity to marry his equal in everyway. So, he immortized their love in this movie. That alone, makes it worth a twice glance.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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I warned my teenage boys ahead of time that there would be no nudity, swearing, explosions, or car chases. They wanted to know if there would be any fighting. The answer is, with John Wayne, of course. One of the best and most entertaining fight scenes in the movies. They were sure they wouldn't like it but loved Barry Fitzgerald and the whole movie. Colorful portrayal of Ireland of 50 years ago. This is a great movie even if you are not of Irish background.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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This is a classic and I never tire of watching it. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are great. The Irish scenerary is wonderful, and it's fun to get a glimpse of some of the old ways. Barry Fitzgerald is wonderful in his role and provides plenty of humor. A great cast, a good story, beautiful scenery - it all leaves you feeling good. This is a true classic.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Great classic ...scenic, entertaining, heartwarming ....start the fireplace, curl up on the couch, perhaps some hot chocolate with whip cream or a Guiness beer - you choose! Either way, it's movie making at it's best -simple, humerous and a "Hollwyood pairing" that rivals them all!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie never gets old and I can watch it over and over. It is funny, charming, romantic and you will fall in love with all the characters. Highly recommend it.
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Posted October 1, 2010
In our family no St. Patrick's Day passes without viewing the Quiet Man. It's as necessary as corn beef and cabbage. It's a truly warm and beautifully filmed movie that has something for both Irish and Irish want-to-bes.
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Posted October 1, 2010
EVERY Irish Person should Not Only SEE this movie ~ but OWN It! It's THAT Good!
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Posted October 1, 2010
The lush emerald green landscape is breath-taking! What a glorious tribute of love for Ireland. The movie was not only a cinematic jewel, it was also very funny. Maureen O'Hara was so lovely, and John Wayne was not his usual "shoot em' up" self. He was very good in his acting abilities. It was a very romantic, it had it's beautiful sensual moments between O'Hara and Wayne. I love this movie. It is a lush, cinematic work of art. John Ford at his Irish best.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is one of John Wayne's best films, and Maureen O'Hara is just delightful as usual. This movie is far funnier than it is given credit for, but it also has a very good story to it. The way that Ireland is captured here is just beautiful. I must see for those who love the Duke and Maureen O' Hara, not to mention the ever lovely Ireland.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Ford's attachment to Ireland is exemplified by the beauty of Ireland demonstrated by the cinematography but it's the character development that makes this film my all time favorite --- and if there's a better love scene than the one at the cottage where John Wayne grabs Maureen O'Hara and pulls her back and the wind blows through her beautiful red hair, I've yet to see it!
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Posted October 1, 2010
My mom loves John Wayne movies so I got introduced to the Duke early on. Of all his movies this is one of the best. I also liked Maureen O'Conner in this film. It was just great.
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