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17 December 1970 (West Germany) moreTagline:
A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion morePlot:
World War I seems far away from Ireland's Dingle peninsula when Rosy Ryan Shaughnessy goes horseback... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
King, you're one of the best! (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 6 June 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)
Breaking News! Famed Film Composer Maurice Jarre Has Died; Scored "Doctor Zhivago" And "Lawrence Of Arabia"
(From CinemaRetro. 30 March 2009, 11:41 AM, PDT)
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An outstanding piece of cinema moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Mitchum | ... | Charles Shaughnessy | |
| Trevor Howard | ... | Father Collins | |
| Christopher Jones | ... | Randolph Doryan | |
| John Mills | ... | Michael | |
| Leo McKern | ... | Thomas Ryan | |
| Sarah Miles | ... | Rosy Ryan | |
| Barry Foster | ... | Tim O'Leary | |
| Marie Kean | ... | Mrs. McCardle | |
| Arthur O'Sullivan | ... | Mr. McCardle | |
| Evin Crowley | ... | Maureen | |
| Douglas Sheldon | ... | Driver | |
| Gerald Sim | ... | Captain | |
| Barry Jackson | ... | Corporal | |
| Des Keogh | ... | Lanky private | |
| Niall Toibin | ... | O'Keefe |
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Rated R for a sex scene.Parents Guide:
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195 min (general release version) | 206 min (roadshow/DVD version)Country:
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EnglishColour:
Colour (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)Certification:
UK:15 (video rating) | UK:AA (original rating) | Australia:PG | Singapore:M18 | Iceland:16 | West Germany:16 (f) | USA:R (re-rating) (1996) | New Zealand:M (special edition) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:11 | USA:GP (original rating)Fun Stuff
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In 1971, John Mills won best supporting actor for playing a mute in this film. He bowed and said nothing in the shortest acceptance speech on record. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Father Collins wears a traditional black garment with white "dog collar" but apparently in the period this film was set, the law forbad a catholic priest to dress this way. moreQuotes:
Mrs. McCardle: [on Rosy] There's loose women, and there's whores... and there's British soldier's whores! moreFAQ
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David Lean's production of "Ryan's Daughter"is an outstanding piece of cinematic artistry. It's a romantic drama set in a small village on the Irish coastline. The mood of the villagers is as changeable as the waves that crash upon the shore. David Lean uses the sea for dramatic effect as he alternates between the village people and the sea itself. John Mills as Michael the inquisitive village idiot is superb as we watch him play with a box of explosives. Sarah Miles plays Rosy torn between the love for her Irish schoolteacher husband (Robert Mitchum) and an unbridled passion for a newly arrived British officer (Christopher Jones). Village gossip virtually destroys Rosy's life. Trevor Howard as the local much-respected priest gives a compelling performance as one who tries to keep the peace in a troubled village. The shell-shocked officer with dreadful memories of his time in the trenches in France has a distinct presence on screen. His part requires little dialogue, the emotions being portrayed through eye and body language. Some of the loveliest scenes I thought were those of the high cliffs and broad beaches where Rosy often walked alone with the incoming tide.Unfortunately footprints in the sand can reveal the most intimate secrets! The wild storm in which the locals attempt to salvage boxes of ammunition from a shipwreck in raging seas is one of the most realistic and exciting sequences I have seen. We are reminded constantly in the film that the sea is the dominant player. Photography, sound effects and music blend into a perfect whole. In one word...a winner!