Man of Aran

IMDb 7.2 1934 • 76 min • Documentary

Director

Robert Flaherty

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Colman 'Tiger' King
Colman 'Tiger' King A Man of Aran
Maggie Dirrane
Maggie Dirrane His Wife
Michael Dirrane
Michael Dirrane Their Son
Pat Mullin of Aran
Pat Mullin of Aran Shark Hunter
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh Shark Hunter