Ryan's Daughter(1970)
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.
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Charles
Father Collins
Major Doryan
Michael
Thomas Ryan
Rosy
Tim O'Leary
Mrs. McCardle
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