Movie Description
The Playboy of the Western World
(1985)Overview
A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
Featured Crew
Cast
Christopher Mahon
Pegeen Mike
Old Mahon
Michael James Flaherty
Widow Quin
Shawn Keogh
Philly Cullen
Honor Blake
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Facts
Original TitleThe Playboy of the Western World
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-03-14
Original Language
Runtime 02h 06m
Production CompaniesDruid Films
Genres
- Drama
