Ryan's Daughter (1970)
A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion
In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
Director: David Lean
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Runtime: 206 min
Release Date: March 19, 1970
Cast
- Robert Mitchum - Charles
- Trevor Howard - Father Collins
- Christopher Jones - Major Doryan
- John Mills - Michael
- Leo McKern - Thomas Ryan
- Sarah Miles - Rosy
- Barry Foster - Tim O'Leary
- Marie Kean - Mrs. McCardle
- Arthur O'Sullivan - Mr. McCardle
- Evin Crowley - Moureen
Screenplay
- Robert Bolt (Screenplay)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Freddie Young
Editing: Norman Savage
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits
Keywords
rebellion, world war i, gun, village, mute, ireland, extramarital affair, irish easter rebellion (1916), catholic priest, waves, british officer, coastal town, long brown hair, 1910s, pariah
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ryan's Daughter about?
- In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
- Who directed Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter was directed by David Lean.
- Who stars in Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter stars Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones, John Mills, Leo McKern, Sarah Miles.
- How long is Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter has a runtime of 3h 26m (206 minutes).
- What genre is Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter is a Romance, History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter had a budget of $13M.
- How much did Ryan's Daughter gross?
- Ryan's Daughter grossed $31M worldwide.
- Where was Ryan's Daughter produced?
- Ryan's Daughter was produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.
- What are the themes of Ryan's Daughter?
- The themes of Ryan's Daughter include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.