Who directed the film Ryan's Daughter (1970)?
Ryan's Daughter the criticisms such as its alleged "excessive scale". Other elements, like John Mills' caricature of 'the village idiot' (an Oscar-winning performance), have been met with ambivalence. Wins: Nominations: The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Ryan's Daughter Ryan's Daughter is a 1970 British epic romantic drama film directed by David Lean. The film, set in August 1917 - January 1918, tells the story of a married Irish woman who has an affair with a British officer during World War I, despite moral and political opposition from her nationalist neighbours; it stars Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, John
B.F.'s Daughter apparently been killed on a mission behind enemy lines. As the truth about both situations is revealed, Polly and Tom will finally confront their own problems face to face and learn what they really mean to each other. The film earned $1,449,000 in the US and Canada and $461,000 elsewhere, recording a loss of $565,000. On December 11, 1950, "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a radio adaptation of "B. F.'s Daughter" with Barbara Stanwyck reprising her role in the film. B.F.'s Daughter B.F.'s Daughter is a 1948 drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin.