The Playboy of the Western World
Synopsis
A quiet little village, and especially a pretty young woman, falls under the spell of a charming, somewhat roguish stranger who suddenly appears one day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Desmond Hurst, Roland Kibbee
- Original Title
- The Playboy of the Western World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Four Provinces Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
Brian Desmond Hurst, Roland Kibbee, John Millington Synge
Geoffrey Unsworth
Denis O'Dell, Brendan Smith, Michael Killanin
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
Brian Desmond Hurst
Screenplay
Denis O'Dell
Producer
Brendan Smith
Producer
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
Michael Killanin
Producer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Playboy of the Western World
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What is The Playboy of the Western World about?
A quiet little village, and especially a pretty young woman, falls under the spell of a charming, somewhat roguish stranger who suddenly appears one day.
Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in The Playboy of the Western World?
The principal cast of The Playboy of the Western World includes Siobhán McKenna, Gary Raymond, Elspeth March, Michael O'Brian, Liam Redmond.
When was The Playboy of the Western World released and how long is it?
The Playboy of the Western World was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).