Ryan's daughter

One of the most famous of Irish movies this one is probably Lean's worst picture. What should have been been a small-scale story is given the epic and extended treatment. Villagers ham it up for the camera, they also outnumber the small number of houses in the area. Scenery distracts the viewer from the slight story. The best part of the film was the relationship between Mitchum and Miles. Other than that it makes Far and Away look like a documentary! Still, very famous film that stood the test of time and gets a mention in every book on Irish cinema. Mills' character was later copied in the film adaptation of The Field.