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Man of Aran(1934)
Status: Released
Date: 1934-05-06
73%
55 Votes
Time: 1h 16m
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: English, Gaelic, Irish.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Gainsborough Pictures
Movie: Man of Aran
Top 9 Billed Cast
Colman 'Tiger' King
A Man of Aran
Maggie Dirrane
His Wife
Michael Dirrane
Their Son
Video Trailer Man of Aran
Video: MAN OF ARAN Robert Flaherty, 1934
MAN OF ARAN Robert Flaherty, 1934
Man Of Aran clip - out now on DVD
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MAN OF ARAN Robert Flaherty, 1934 - Clip
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