An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.

John Wayneas Sean Thornton
Maureen O'Haraas Mary Kate Danaher
Victor McLaglenas Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
Barry Fitzgeraldas Michaleen Oge Flynn
Ward Bondas Father Peter Lonergan
Mildred Natwickas The Widow Sarah Tillane
Francis Fordas Dan Tobin
Eileen Croweas Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair
May Craigas Fishwoman with basket at station
Arthur Shieldsas Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair