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THE QUIET MAN
MAR 16, 2025

Join us for special screenings of John Ford’s classic drama THE QUIET MAN on Sunday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets at regular Ross Prices. 

SYNOPSIS

John Wayne stars in this classic romantic drama directed by John Ford. The story follows Irish-American boxer Sean Thornton (Wayne) who refuses to fight again after a traumatic bout. He returns to Ireland to reclaim his family’s farm in Inisfree. But when love intervenes he is forced to fight again to win the heart and hand of local girl Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara) whose brother Red (Victor McLaglen) wants the farm for himself and objects to the pair’s union.


Director

John Ford

WITH

John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald

Run Time

2 hours, 9 minutes

Released

1952

HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE

Assisted Listening

Country

United States, Ireland

NOT RATED

Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.

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The Price of Admission

Matinee Before 6pm
Members $10.00 $6.00
Adults $10.00
College and High School Students $9.00
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.25
Military $8.00
Seniors (over 60) $8.25 
Evening After 6pm
Members $12.00 $6.50
Adults $12.00
College and High School Students $9.50
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.75
Military $8.50
Seniors (over 60) $8.75
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