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Man of Aran

Man of Aran

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Documentary
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1934-05-06
⌚ Running Time: 76 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.3

Beloved Cast

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

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