Playboy of the Western World, The
Date: 1962
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Production Company: Four Provinces Films
Stars: Siobhán McKenna, Elspeth March, Liam Redmond, Niall McGinnis, John Welsh, Michael O'Briain, Brendan Cauldwell, Gary Raymond
Location(s): County Kerry
Region(s): Ireland
Storyline:
A young man from a village far away appears in a bar and announces to all and sundry that he has murdered his father with a blow to the head.
Additional Information:
Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson
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In the twilight of evening, a Young Man makes his way across the countryside.
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Having walked for many days, Christopher "Christy" Mahon (Gary Raymond) takes a drink from a stream.
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On the edge of a bay, Christy comes upon a remote building. Inch Strand in Dingle Bay, County Kerry.
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Margaret "Pegeen Mike" Flaherty (Siobhán McKenna) comes out of her Father's bar to empty a bowl of washing up water. Inch Strand with Knockafeehane and Brickany Hill in the distance to the north.
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Christy lies low behind a wall as Michael James Flaherty (Liam Redmond) returns home from Cassidy's wake with Jimmy Farrell (Brendan Cauldwell) and Philly Cullen (John Welsh). Wikipedia and other sources advise that the building was constructed for the film.
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The morning after he enters the bar declaring that he has murdered his Father, Christy runs back from the dunes before Susan, Sarah, Nelly and Honor turn up to see the new arrival. Inch Strand in Dingle Bay, County Kerry.
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Pegeen calls to Christy when he decides to leave for fear of the Girls telling the Police about him being a murderer. Inch Strand on the Dingle Peninsula, which as also used for scenes in 'Ryan's Daughter'.
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When he returns to the bar, Pegeen assures Christy that no one will tell of his deeds and that he can stay. Inch Strand stretches away southward in the background.
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Shaun Keogh (Michael O'Brian) walks down a pathway to call on the Widow Quin. The cottage stands at Ardroe on the middle road between Inch West and Inch East.
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Reaching the cottage, Shaun Keogh knocks at the door before Widow Quin climbs from the beach with Christy. The teachín has since been replaced by a bungalow.
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Having followed his Son across country, Old Man Mahon (Niall MacGinnis) calls at the home of Widow Quin (Elspeth March) causing Christy to flee after seeing the "walking spirit of his murdered da!" Ardroe in County Kerry.