Ryan's Daughter
“A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion”
Synopsis
In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ryan's Daughter (1970) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-19
Top Cast
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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
Douglas Sheldon
Driver
Gerald Sim
Captain
Barry Jackson
Corporal
Des Keogh
Lanky Private
Niall Tóibín
O'Keefe
Philip O'Flynn
Paddy
Donal Neligan
Moureen's Boyfriend
Brian O'Higgins
Constable O'Connor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belgrade FEST72
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.32x
+$17.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lean
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bolt
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Ryan's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 26m
- Production Budget
- $13.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lean
Robert Bolt
Maurice Jarre
Freddie Young
Norman Savage
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Department Leadership Roster
David Lean
Director
Robert Bolt
Screenplay
Norman Savage
Editor
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryan's Daughter
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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?
The principal cast of Ryan's Daughter includes Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones, John Mills, Leo McKern.
When was Ryan's Daughter released and how long is it?
Ryan's Daughter was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 3h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ryan's Daughter?
Ryan's Daughter had a reported production budget of $13.3M and grossed $30.8M at the worldwide box office (2.32 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Ryan's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ryan's Daughter was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ryan's Daughter?
Ryan's Daughter holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).