Review of The Quiet Man (1952) by Freddy R — 15 Sep 2008

Great film! Portrayed the fact that John Wayne wasn't just a cowboy actor, one of the best films of all time.

This review of The Quiet Man (1952) was written by Freddy R on 15 Sep 2008.

The Quiet Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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