# The Quiet Man (1952)

> A haunted former boxer returns to rural Ireland, where a spirited romance becomes entangled with her furious brother and the exuberant customs of village life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2058

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Mildred Natwick, Francis Ford, Eileen Crowe
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045061/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, exuberant, classic movie night, romantic evening

## Synopsis

A tale of love and rivalry unfolds in the Irish countryside, where tradition clashes with passion.

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