New print of Ryan's Daughter to be screened in LA

A new print of Ryan’s Daughter, the 1970 epic love story directed by David Lean is being screened by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles next month.

The film is presented as part of the Standards Series, which features prints of Academy Award-winning and nominated films.

Ryan’s Daughter stars Robert Mitchum as schoolmaster Charles Shaughnessy and Sarah Miles, who earned an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of his wife Rosy.

It also stars Christopher Jones as the British soldier Randolph Doryan with whom Rosy has an affair and John Mills, who won an Academy Award for his wordless supporting role as Michael.

Cinematographer Freddie Young took home an Oscar statuette for his work in the film and the movie also earned a nomination in the Sound category.