Name: Man of Aran
Genre: Documentary
Released: 06 May 1934
Rating: 7.30
Cast: Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin of Aran, Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh

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.

Year 1934

Studio Gainsborough Pictures

Director Robert Flaherty

Crew Robert Flaherty (Director), Leighton Lucas (Additional Music), Robert Flaherty (Writer), Robert Flaherty (Director of Photography), John Monck (Editor), Michael Balcon (Producer)

Popularity 1

Language English