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The Playboys (1992)

PG-13 · 1992-04-22 · 1h 57m · EN
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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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Shane ConnaughtonWriterGillies MacKinnonDirectorKerry CrabbeWriter

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Albert FinneyAlbert FinneyConstable Brendan HegartyAidan QuinnAidan QuinnTom CaseyRobin WrightRobin WrightTara MaguireMilo O'SheaMilo O'SheaFreddieAlan DevlinAlan DevlinMaloneNiamh CusackNiamh CusackBrigid MaguireNiall BuggyNiall BuggyDenzilIan McElhinneyIan McElhinneyJoe CassidyStella McCuskerStella McCuskerRachelAnna Livia RyanAnna Livia RyanVonnieAdrian DunbarAdrian DunbarMickLorcan CranitchLorcan CranitchRyan / John Joe

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LoveJealousyCircusIrelandSin

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityLove · Jealousy · CircusMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference306448

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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).

How long is The Playboys?

The Playboys has a runtime of 117 minutes.