John Wayne

Maureen O'Hara

Victor McLaglen

Barry Fitzgerald

Ward Bond

Mildred Natwick

Francis Ford

Eileen Crowe

May Craig

Arthur Shields

Charles B. Fitzsimons

James O'Hara

Sean McClory

Jack MacGowran

Joseph O'Dea

Eric Gorman

Kevin Lawless

Paddy O'Donnell

Ruth Clifford

Ken Curtis

David Hughes

Tiny Jones

Mae Marsh

Frank O'Connor

Melinda Wayne

Michael Wayne

Patrick Wayne

Toni Wayne

Frank Baker

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Gordon B. Forbes

Lewis T. Rosso

Jack Murray

Merian C. Cooper

John Ford

Victor Young

Maurice Walsh

Frank Hotaling

Winton C. Hoch

Frank S. Nugent

Adele Palmer

John McCarthy Jr.

Charles S. Thompson

Howard Wilson

T.A. Carman

Archie Stout

Roman Freulich

Barbara Ford

Romance

Comedy

Drama

The Quiet Man

Republic Pictures

United States of America

English

Gaeilge

Filipe Manuel Neto

**One of those films that was very successful but is currently struggling to capture new audiences.**

We are used to seeing John Wayne associated with Western films, yet here is the actor making a small and modest romantic film about a retired boxer with great physical presence who, after returning to the land where he was born, falls in love with a redhead with a strong personality, leading to serious disagreements with her brother, who is not happy with their dating.

It is one of those films that was a commercial and critical success in the time it was released and even collected awards, such as the Oscars for Best Cinematography in Color and Best Director. It's a remarkable achievement, and it's strange that better and more memorable films never achieved any of this and had to wait years (sometimes decades) to find an audience that knew how to appreciate them. Some things, I suppose, that even a movie guru cannot fully explain!

Currently, it is one of those films that is a bit lost, and which is in serious danger of becoming one of those films that only appears in collections or on TV channels of old films. Why? First, for its lack of definition: it is not a drama, but neither is it funny enough to consider it an effective and interesting comedy. Humor is based on the love-hate relationship of the main characters, and that's not enough.

Another problem with the film is the actors. We have a cast of heavy hitters, yet none of them are particularly good, and the film remains a minor piece of work in their career. John Wayne is a safe bet because, despite any antipathy or sometimes not looking as manly as would be desirable, he is full of charisma and talent. Here, he is playing with Maureen O'Hara, who does some talented work and has good dialogues. Victor McLaglen doesn't disappoint either, while the other actors just wander around the scene doing different things.

For me, the biggest problem with the film is the amount of stereotypes about Ireland, portrayed essentially as a rural place, very green, very backward, with somewhat primitive customs and where people are almost all redheads and alcoholics. I don't know what Irish people think about this, but I would be a little uncomfortable.

Technically, I think it's fair to highlight, on the positive side, the vibrant beauty of the colors and scenery and rural landscapes, which are very idyllic. The film really is eye candy. What spoils the experience? It's a really long film for the plot it brings with it, and the action drags on, sometimes painfully.

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