USA,
1952, 129 min
Directed by:
John FordCinematography:
Winton C. HochComposer:
Victor YoungCast:
John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, Arthur Shields, Jack MacGowran, Patrick Wayne, Mae Marsh, Ken Curtis (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
John Wayne is retired boxer Sean Thornton, who makes a pilgrimage to his home village in Ireland in order to claim his family’s estate. He meets his match in the spirited young Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara), only to find himself confronted by her belligerent brother and the town’s strict customs. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1953 - John Ford (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1953 - Archie Stout, Winton C. Hoch (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1953 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1953 - Victor McLaglen (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1953 - Frank S. Nugent (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1953 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1953 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1953 - John Ford (Best Director)
- 1953 - Victor Young (Best Original Score)
Venice Film Festival
- 1952 - John Ford (Golden Lion for Best Film)