The Playboys
Synopsis
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn).
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Albert Finney
Constable Brendan Hegarty
Aidan Quinn
Tom Casey
Robin Wright
Tara Maguire
Milo O'Shea
Freddie
Alan Devlin
Malone
Niamh Cusack
Brigid Maguire
Niall Buggy
Denzil
Ian McElhinney
Joe Cassidy
Stella McCusker
Rachel
Anna Livia Ryan
Vonnie
Adrian Dunbar
Mick
Lorcan Cranitch
Ryan / John Joe
Áine Ní Mhuirí
Mrs. Smith the Blind Lady
Doreen Hepburn
Nualla Ryan
Kilian McKenna
Sean
Michèle Forbes
Maggie Rudden
P.J. Brady
McMahon
Tony Rohr
Kelly
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Kerry Crabbe, Shane Connaughton
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- The Playboys
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Green Umbrella Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillies MacKinnon
Kerry Crabbe, Shane Connaughton
Jean-Claude Petit
Jack Conroy
Humphrey Dixon
Simon Perry, William P. Cartlidge
Department Leadership Roster
Kerry Crabbe
Writer
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Shane Connaughton
Writer
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Simon Perry
Producer
Andy Harris
Production Design
William P. Cartlidge
Producer
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Playboys
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What is The Playboys about?
A young woman, Tara Maguire (Robin Wright) scandalizes her provincial Irish village in the 1950s by having a baby out of a wedlock, and refusing to name the father. She has a rare beauty and every man in town desires her, especially Sergeant Hegarty (Albert Finney). The arrival of a dramatic troupe stirs things up even more, especially when she falls in love with one f the "Playboys", Tom Casey (Aidan Quinn).
Who directed The Playboys?
The Playboys was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in The Playboys?
The principal cast of The Playboys includes Albert Finney, Aidan Quinn, Robin Wright, Milo O'Shea, Alan Devlin.
When was The Playboys released and how long is it?
The Playboys was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Playboys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Playboys was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Playboys?
The Playboys holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).