The Playboy of the Western World (1962)
A quiet little village, and especially a pretty young woman, falls under the spell of a charming, somewhat roguish stranger who suddenly appears one day.
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 31, 1962
Cast
- Siobhán McKenna - Pegeen Mike
- Gary Raymond - The Playboy (Christy Mahon)
- Elspeth March - Widow Quin
- Michael O'Brian - Shawn Keogh
- Liam Redmond - Michael James
- John Welsh - Philly Cullen
- Finnuala O'Shannon - Sara
- Brendan Cauldwell - Jimmy Farrell
- Anne Brogan - Nelly
Screenplay
- Brian Desmond Hurst (Screenplay)
- John Millington Synge (Story)
- Roland Kibbee (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Production: Four Provinces Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Playboy of the Western World about?
- A quiet little village, and especially a pretty young woman, falls under the spell of a charming, somewhat roguish stranger who suddenly appears one day.
- Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
- Who stars in The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World stars Siobhán McKenna, Gary Raymond, Elspeth March, Michael O'Brian, Liam Redmond, John Welsh.
- How long is The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Playboy of the Western World produced?
- The Playboy of the Western World was produced in United Kingdom.