Ryan's Daughter

feature film, romantic drama, UK, 1970

DIRECTED BY: David Lean

Ryan's Daughter

CAST:
Robert Mitchum (Charles),
Sarah Miles (Rosy),
Trevor Howard (otac Collins),
Christopher Jones (major Doryan),
John Mills (Michael),
Leo McKern (Thomas Ryan)

SCRIPT:
Robert Bolt

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Freddie Young

MUSIC:
Maurice Jarre

EDITING:
Norman Savage

Synopsis:
Ireland, 1916. Rosy Ryan, daughter of Tom Ryan, owner of the local pub, is married to a simple and unattractive school teacher, Charles Shaughnessy. She has a love affair with the British military officer, Randolph Doryan. After they are discovered by the village fool, Michael, people start to gossip. Charles doesn’t pay any attention to what people are saying, and is convinced that Rosy will come to her senses. Soon after, Rosy’s father turns in a few of the IRA members, hoping to ensure peace for the village. But, the villagers blame Rosy for this treason…

color, 206'

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