The Quare Fellow
Originally released in 1962. The Quare Fellow is a drama film. directed by Arthur Dreifuss. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patrick McGoohan, Sylvia Syms, and Walter Macken
Synopsis
Thomas Crimmins is a new warder, or guard, in an Irish prison. He is young, naive, and idealistic, determined to serve his country by his part in meting out justice to criminals. His superior, Regan, however, realizes that even prisoners are human beings, and Regan is sick of the eye-for-an-eye attitude that leads the state to execute condemned men, or "quare fellows." Crimmins begins to see that not all is black and white in his new world, and when he becomes involved with Kathleen, the wife of one of the condemned men, his attitude begins to change. When new evidence arises to suggest that Kathleen's husband may not deserve his fate, Crimmins is torn between his duty and his humanity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Liger Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Quare Fellow about?
Thomas Crimmins is a new warder, or guard, in an Irish prison. He is young, naive, and idealistic, determined to serve his country by his part in meting out justice to criminals. His superior, Rega...
Who directed The Quare Fellow?
The Quare Fellow was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
How long is The Quare Fellow?
The Quare Fellow has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Quare Fellow released?
The Quare Fellow was released on October 2, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Quare Fellow?
The main cast of The Quare Fellow includes Patrick McGoohan, Sylvia Syms, Walter Macken, Dermot Kelly, Jack Cunningham.