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A Balasaur Score of 81 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 85/100. Scores higher than 89% of the 245 1950s romance movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic85/100
624 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
- John FordWriter
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
- John FordDirector
Cast
- John WayneSean Thornton
- Maureen O'HaraMary Kate Danaher
- Victor McLaglenSquire 'Red' Will Danaher
- Barry FitzgeraldMichaleen Oge Flynn
- Ward BondFather Peter Lonergan
- Mildred NatwickThe Widow Sarah Tillane
- Francis FordDan Tobin
- Eileen CroweMrs. Elizabeth Playfair
- May CraigFishwoman with basket at station
- Arthur ShieldsRev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair
- Charles B. FitzsimonsHugh Forbes
- James O'HaraFather Paul
Stills
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Themes
countrysidefightbrotherwidowboxerbeerloverural areacottagetrainirelandnostalgic