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Man of Aran (1934)

Movie ★ 7.3 76 min

Documentary Drama

A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.

Robert Flaherty Director Robert Flaherty Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 6, 1934
Runtime
76 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0025456
Language
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Studio
Gainsborough Pictures

Themes

Cast

Colman 'Tiger' King Colman 'Tiger' King A Man of Aran Maggie Dirrane Maggie Dirrane His Wife Michael Dirrane Michael Dirrane Their Son Pat Mullin of Aran Shark Hunter Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh Shark Hunter Patcheen Faherty Shark Hunter Tommy O'Rourke Shark Hunter Stephen Dirrane Canoeman Pat McDonough Canoeman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Man of Aran about?
A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
Who directed Man of Aran?
Man of Aran was directed by Robert Flaherty.
Who stars in Man of Aran?
Man of Aran stars Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin of Aran.
When was Man of Aran released?
Man of Aran is a 1934 documentary, drama film.
Where can I watch Man of Aran?
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