---
title: "He Was a Quiet Man"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/he-was-a-quiet-man-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10247
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# He Was a Quiet Man (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/he-was-a-quiet-man-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

He Was a Quiet Man is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A troubled office worker becomes an accidental hero after thwarting a workplace shooting."

### Why Watch
- Blends comedy, drama, and romance
- Stars Christian Slater, Elisha Cuthbert, Jamison Jones, and William H. Macy
- Explores unexpected heroism in a tense setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- The mix of dark subject matter with lighter tones may feel uneven for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with gun violence and mental instability, so viewer discretion is advised.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: darkly-comic, offbeat, satirical, bittersweet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/he-was-a-quiet-man-2007#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank A. Cappello
- **Networks / Studios**: Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christian Slater** as *Bob Maconel*
- **Elisha Cuthbert** as *Venessa Parks*
- **William H. Macy** as *Gene Shelby*
- **Sascha Knopf** as *Paula Metzler*
- **John Gulager** as *Goldie / Maurice Gregory*
- **Jamison Jones** as *Scott Harper*
- **Michael DeLuise** as *Detective Soreson*
- **K.C. Ramsey** as *Jackson*
- **Anzu Lawson** as *Nancy Felt*
- **David Wells** as *Ralf Coleman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of He Was a Quiet Man?
An unhinged office worker who planned a workplace shooting ends up stopping a shooting and becomes an unlikely hero.

### Q: Who are the main cast members?
The film stars Christian Slater, Elisha Cuthbert, Jamison Jones, and William H. Macy.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a comedy, drama, and romance.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on November 23, 2007 in the US.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [He Was a Quiet Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10247)
- [He Was a Quiet Man - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Was_a_Quiet_Man)
- [Byl to tichý muž 68% [He Was a Quiet Man] (2007) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/232605-byl-to-tichy-muz)
- [He Was a Quiet Man (2007) | Galerie | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/he-was-a-quiet-man/galerie)
- [He Was Her Man (1937) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/194358-he-was-her-man/prehled/)
- [The Man Who Was Thursday (2016) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/145399-the-man-who-was-thursday)

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