The Quare Fellow (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, The Quare Fellow is a drama film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. The Quare Fellow stars Patrick McGoohan as Thomas Crimmin, Sylvia Syms as Kathleen, Walter Macken as Regan and Dermot Kelly as Donnelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Quare Fellow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quare Fellow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quare Fellow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quare Fellow (1962)?
- In US, The Quare Fellow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Quare Fellow worth watching?
- The Quare Fellow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quare Fellow?
- The Quare Fellow stars Patrick McGoohan, Sylvia Syms, Walter Macken, Dermot Kelly and Jack Cunningham.
- When was The Quare Fellow released?
- The Quare Fellow was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.