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Humorous St. Patrick Day favorite about a former prizefighter who returns to his native Ireland and falls in love. Nominated for Best Picture Academy Award!
Original Release
07/21/1952
US Release
08/21/1952
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Cast
Name | Character |
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John Wayne | Sean Thornton |
Maureen O'Hara | Mary Kate Danaher |
Barry Fitzgerald | Michaleen Oge Flynn |
Ward Bond | Father Peter Lonergan |
Victor McLaglen | Squire 'Red' Will Danaher |
Mildred Natwick | The Widow Sarah Tillane |
Francis Ford | Dan Tobin |
Eileen Crowe | Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair |
May Craig | Fishwoman with Basket at Station |
Arthur Shields | Reverend Cyril Playfair / Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair |
Directors
Writers
John Ford, Frank S. Nugent, Maurice Walsh
Cast
Name | Character |
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John Wayne | Sean Thornton |
Maureen O'Hara | Mary Kate Danaher |
Barry Fitzgerald | Michaleen Oge Flynn |
Ward Bond | Father Peter Lonergan |
Victor McLaglen | Squire 'Red' Will Danaher |
Mildred Natwick | The Widow Sarah Tillane |
Francis Ford | Dan Tobin |
Eileen Crowe | Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair |
May Craig | Fishwoman with Basket at Station |
Arthur Shields | Reverend Cyril Playfair / Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair |
Charles B. Fitzsimons | Hugh Forbes |
James O'Hara | Father Paul |
Sean McClory | Owen Glynn |
Jack MacGowran | Ignatius Feeney |
Joseph O'Dea | Molouney - Train Guard |
Eric Gorman | Costello - Engine Driver |
Kevin Lawless | Train Fireman |
Paddy O'Donnell | Railway Porter |
Frank Baker | Man in Bar |
Tony Canzoneri | Boxing Second |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Ford | Producer |
Merian C. Cooper | Producer |
Lewis T. Rosso | Producer |
Gordon B. Forbes | Producer |
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Trailers
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1953 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1953 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1953 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
1953 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
1953 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Color | Won |
1953 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
1953 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score | Nominated |