About
Sean Thornton has returned from America to reclaim his homestead and escape his past. Sean's eye is caught by Mary Kate Danaher, the beautiful spinster and younger sister of ill-tempered "Red" Will Danaher. The riotous relationship that forms between Sean and Mary Kate, punctuated by Will's pugnacious attempts to keep them apart, form the plot, with Sean's past as the dark undercurrent.
Cast
John Wayne
Sean Thornton
Maureen O'Hara
Mary Kate Danaher
Victor McLaglen
Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
Barry Fitzgerald
Michaleen Oge Flynn
Ward Bond
Father Peter Lonergan
Mildred Natwick
The Widow Sarah Tillane
Francis Ford
Dan Tobin
Eileen Crowe
Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair
May Craig
Fishwoman with basket at station
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Lists
#197 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#76 on AFI's 100 years...100 passions AFI
Awards
Oscar for Best Director John Ford
Oscar for Best Cinematography, Color Archie Stout
Oscar nomination for Best Picture John Ford
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role