Quiet Man, The

John Wayne is retired boxer Sean Thornton who makes a pilgrimage to his home village in Ireland in order to claim his familys estate. He meets his match in the spirited young Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen OHara) only to find himself confronted by her belligerent brother and the towns strict customs. An Oscar winner for Best Director and Cinematography, this Republic Pictures classic lives on in the hearts of moviegoers and moviemakers alike. John Fords THE QUIET MAN is simply one of the greatest love stories ever told.