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Ryan's Daughter 1970 Directed by David Lean

A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion

The wife of an Irish school teacher is branded a traitor when she falls for a British officer who is part of an occupying force in 1917 Ireland.

Country USA
Production Countries Ireland , United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , History , Romance
Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget $13,300,000
Revenue $30,800,000
Release Date 19 March 1970
206 mins
Cast
Trevor Howard Father Collins
Christopher Jones Major Doryan
John Mills Michael
Leo McKern Thomas Ryan
Barry Foster Tim O'Leary
Marie Kean Mrs. McCardle
Arthur O'Sullivan Mr. McCardle
Evin Crowley Moureen
Gerald Sim Captain
Barry Jackson Corporal
Des Keogh Lanky Private
Donal Neligan Moureen's Boyfriend
Brian O'Higgins Constable O'Connor
Emmet Bergin Sean (uncredited)
May Cluskey Storekeeper (uncredited)
Annie D'Alton Old woman (uncredited)
Julian Holloway Major Doryan (voice) (uncredited)
Pat Layde Policeman (uncredited)
Ed O'Callaghan Bernard (uncredited)