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The Playboy of the Western World

1985 · 126 min Drama

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.

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Year 1985
Country Ireland, United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Garry Hynes
Runtime 126 min.

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The Playboy of the Western World is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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