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Ryan's Daughter

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

David Lean's Oscar-winning romantic epic, starring Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Trevor Howard, John Mills

1916: in the stark Irish coastal village of Kirrary, young Rosy Ryan marries the man of her dreams - a dependable schoolmaster twice her age. But marriage proves a less than romantic experience, and she is soon drawn to a handsome young British officer. Showing in widescreen format.
(1970, 15)
See Films: pages 61-68
See Barry Norman: page 58

Contributors

Director:
David Lean
Charles Shaughnessy:
Robert Mitchum
Rosy:
Sarah Miles
Father Collins:
Trevor Howard
Michael:
John Mills
Major Doryan:
Christopher Jones
Thomas Ryan:
Leo McKern
Tim O'Leary:
Barry Foster
Mr McCardle:
Arthur O'Sullivan
Mrs McCardle:
Marie Kean
Source: Radio Times

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