The Playboy of the Western World (1985)
A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
Director: Garry Hynes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: March 14, 1985
Cast
- Maeliosa Stafford - Christopher Mahon
- Brid Brennan - Pegeen Mike
- Mick Lally - Old Mahon
- Paddy Dooney - Michael James Flaherty
- Marie Mullen - Widow Quin
- Sean McGinley - Shawn Keogh
- Ray McBride - Philly Cullen
- Pauline McLynn - Honor Blake
Screenplay
- John Millington Synge (Author)
Production: Druid Films
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Garry Hynes
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Playboy of the Western World about?
- A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
- Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World was directed by Garry Hynes.
- Who stars in The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World stars Maeliosa Stafford, Brid Brennan, Mick Lally, Paddy Dooney, Marie Mullen, Sean McGinley.
- How long is The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Playboy of the Western World?
- The Playboy of the Western World is a Drama film.
- Where was The Playboy of the Western World produced?
- The Playboy of the Western World was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.