1952 The Quiet Man An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict. Credits Director John Ford Producers Merian C. Cooper , Gordon B. Forbes , John Ford Writers Frank S. Nugent , Maurice Walsh , John Ford Cinematographer Winton C. Hoch Composer Victor Young Cast John Wayne , Maureen O'Hara , Victor McLaglen , Barry Fitzgerald , Ward Bond , Mildred Natwick , Francis Ford , Eileen Crowe , May Craig , Arthur Shields Studios Republic Pictures , Argosy Pictures Genres Romance Drama Comedy Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax