They call him the quiet man… but… there’s nothing quiet about a romance like this!
Film Synopsis
The Quiet Man (1952) follows a retired American boxer who travels to a small village in Ireland to reclaim his family home and escape a troubled past. As he falls in love with a strong-willed local woman, her protective brother refuses to grant his consent, forcing him to confront the customs and expectations of the community. This romantic drama blends pastoral charm, cultural tradition, and personal redemption in a story set in rural Ireland.
The Quiet Man Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Paramount BD-A/US 2023 | Olive BD-A/US/OOP 2016 | Olive BD-A/US 2013 | Eureka BD-B/UK 2015 | Artisan DVD-1/US/OOP 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Actress Maureen O’Hara | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Joseph McBride | |||||
| Don’t You Remember It, Seanin? - Video Essay by Tad Gallagher | |||||
| Free Republic: The Story of Herbert J. Yates and Republic Pictures | |||||
| The Joys of Ireland - With Actress Maureen O’Hara | |||||
| The Making of “The Quiet Man” - With Leonard Martin | |||||
| A Tribute to Maureen O’Hara - Interviews with Actresses Hayley Mills, Juliet Mills and Ally Sheedy | |||||
| The Old Man - Interview with Peter Bogdanovich on Director John Ford | |||||
| Film Clips Montage | |||||
| Biographies | |||||
| Production Notes |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Olive’s 2016 “Signature” Blu-ray includes an 8-page booklet.
- Olive’s 2013 “60th Anniversary Special Edition” Blu-ray includes a 36-page booklet with writing by Joseph McBride (excerpted from “Searching for John Ford”).
- Eureka’s Blu-ray includes a 52-page booklet with writing by Sheila O’Malley.
- Artisan’s “Collector’s Edition” DVD is also available in the “John Wayne Collection: Volume 1” box set with Flying Tigers (1942), Wake of the Red Witch (1948) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949).
~ Found an error or know of another edition? Submit a correction or release update. ~