
Feature film — 1934
Man of Aran (1934)
A documentary on the life of the people of the Aran Islands, who were believed to contain the essence of the ancient Irish life, represented by a pure uncorrupted peasant existence centred around the struggle between man and his hostile but magnificent surroundings. A blend of documentary and fictional narrative, the film captures the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands.
The note
Stay for the details.
A high-signal pick with 56 votes.
Gainsborough Pictures
Community reviews
What viewers are saying
Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.
Loading reviews…
Director: Robert Flaherty
On screen
Cast & crew

Colman 'Tiger' King
A Man of Aran

Maggie Dirrane
His Wife

Michael Dirrane
Their Son
Pat Mullin of Aran
Shark Hunter
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Shark Hunter
Patcheen Faherty
Shark Hunter
Tommy O'Rourke
Shark Hunter
Stephen Dirrane
Canoeman
Pat McDonough
Canoeman
Similar titles











