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Rated: 7/10 • Sep 14, 2020. After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, boxer Sean Thornton leaves America and returns to his native Ireland, hoping to buy his family's homestead and ...
Synopsis. After fatally knocking out his opponent in the boxing ring, Irish-American boxer Sean Thornton returns to the place of his birth, Innisfree, Ireland. Seeking a life of quiet and rest, Sean plans to buy "White O'Mornin," his family's old cottage, and keep his boxing identity of "Trooper Thorn" a secret.
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Summaries. A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union. Sean Thornton has returned from America to reclaim his homestead and escape his past.
Apr 12, 2024 · The Quiet Man, American romantic comedy film, released in 1952, that paid homage to director John Ford ’s ancestral Ireland; the film was noted for its lush photography and memorable fight scene between its leading male characters. John Wayne portrayed ex-boxer Sean Thornton, Ford’s thinly disguised alter ego.
The Quiet Man is an essential, Oscar winning John Ford film featuring John Wayne as a retired boxer who makes a pilgrimage to his home village in Ireland. He meets his match in a spirited young woman, only to find himself confronted by her belligerent brother and the town’s strict customs.
Watch Now. The Quiet Man (1952) NR 08/21/1952 (US) Romance , Comedy , Drama 2h 9m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. Action... Excitement... Romance... Fill the Screen! Overview. An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict. John Ford. Director, Writer. Frank S. Nugent. Screenplay.
