The Playboy of the Western World
1985, English. Directed by Garry Hynes.
A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 March 1985
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
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How long is The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
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What movies are like The Playboy of the Western World?
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Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World (1985) was directed by Garry Hynes and stars Maeliosa Stafford, Brid Brennan, Mick Lally.