John Ford (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973) was an American film director. He was famous for both his westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty ...

The John Ford-directed technicolor movie remains one of the most popular Irish movies in America today. Filming commenced on June 7, 1951, with all the outdoor scenes shot on location in Cong.