Man of Aran

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Robert Flaherty

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