The Quare Fellow
1962, English. Directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Thomas Crimmins is a new warder, or guard, in an Irish prison. He is young, naive, and idealistic, determined to serve his country by his part in meting out justice to criminals. His superior, Regan, however, realizes that even prisoners are human beings, and Regan is sick of the eye-for-an-eye attitude that leads the state to execute condemned men, or "quare fellows." Crimmins begins to see that not all is black and white in his new world, and when he becomes involved with Kathleen, the wife of one of the condemned men, his attitude begins to change. When new evidence arises to suggest that Kathleen's husband may not deserve his fate, Crimmins is torn between his duty and his humanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Arthur DreifussDirector
- Patrick McGoohanThomas Crimmin
- Sylvia SymsKathleen
- Walter MackenRegan
- Dermot KellyDonnelly
- Jack CunninghamChief Warder
- Hilton EdwardsHoly Healy
- Philip O'FlynnPrison Governor
- Leo McCabeDr Flyn
- Norman RodwayLavery
- Marie KeanMrs. O'Hara
- Pauline DelaneyMickser's Wife
- Geoffrey Golden1st Customs Official
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Arthur Dreifuss
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What The Quare Fellow is based on
The Quare Fellow is based on The Quare Fellow, a play or musical by Brendan Behan.
Play or musical
The Quare Fellow
By Brendan Behan
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The Quare Fellow runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Quare Fellow on?
The Quare Fellow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Quare Fellow?
If you liked The Quare Fellow, try Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sing Sing, Bad Boys.
Who directed The Quare Fellow?
The Quare Fellow (1962) was directed by Arthur Dreifuss and stars Patrick McGoohan, Sylvia Syms, Walter Macken.
What is The Quare Fellow based on?
The Quare Fellow is based on The Quare Fellow, a play or musical by Brendan Behan.