description Ryan's Daughter Overview
Ryan’s Daughter depicts an affair between an Irish woman and a British officer during World War I, set in Ireland between 1917 and 1918. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and societal conflict amidst the backdrop of wartime nationalism. It adapts elements from Gustave Flaubert's *Madame Bovary*.
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info Ryan's Daughter Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1970 |
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Who has the affair in Ryan's Daughter?
Rosy Ryan, played by Sarah Miles, has an affair with British officer Major Randolph Doryan, played by Christopher Jones. Rosy's husband Charles Shaughnessy, played by Robert Mitchum, is the local schoolmaster, so the affair becomes a public and political scandal.
When and where is Ryan's Daughter set?
The film is set in a remote Irish village on the Dingle Peninsula during World War I. Its wartime setting brings British military presence, Irish nationalism and local pressure into Rosy's private story.
Is Ryan's Daughter based on Madame Bovary?
It is not a direct screen version of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, but its marriage-and-affair story echoes that novel's themes. David Lean's 1970 film relocates the conflict to Ireland and wartime politics.
Who directed and starred in Ryan's Daughter?
David Lean directed the 1970 film, with Sarah Miles, Robert Mitchum, Christopher Jones and Trevor Howard in major roles. John Mills won an Academy Award for playing Michael, the village outsider.
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