🎥🎞️ FILM FRIDAY: The Quiet Man "The Quiet Man" is a classic romantic comedy-drama film released in 1952, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. The story follows an American boxer named Sean Thornton (John Wayne) who moves to Ireland, his birthplace, to reclaim his family farm. He falls in love with a feisty local woman named Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), but they face obstacles in their relationship due to the strict customs and traditions of the small Irish town. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards for Best Director (John Ford) and Best Cinematography (Winton C. Hoch and Archie Stout). It is now regarded as a classic and has been listed among the American Film Institute's greatest films of all time! The film's enduring popularity has inspired several adaptations, including a stage musical and a novelization. In 2013, it was announced that a remake was in development with director Martin Scorsese and actor/pr...