Man of Aran

Man of Aran (1934)

Released: 1934-05-06 Duration: 1hr 16min
Genres: Documentary
Rating 7.3

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.

Production Companies

Gainsborough Pictures

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 3.602

Directed By

Robert Flaherty

Crew

Director
Robert Flaherty
Additional Music
Leighton Lucas
Director of Photography
Robert Flaherty
Editor
John Monck
Producer
Michael Balcon
Sound Recordist
Slim Hand
Original Music Composer
John Greenwood
Assistant Director
Pat Mullin of Aran
Music Director
Louis Levy

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

Patcheen Faherty
Patcheen Faherty

Shark Hunter

Tommy O'Rourke
Tommy O'Rourke

Shark Hunter

Pat McDonough
Pat McDonough

Canoeman

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