Why is "Ryan's Daughter" spoken of less?

Why is "Ryan's Daughter" spoken of less?
by Wooderson (2019-11-05 15:15:35)

In reply to: film of bridge blowing up was almost lost forever posted by olson

Bridge, LoA, and Dr. Z are liek three of the biggest epics in hollywood history, whereas Ryan's Daughter is almost never mentioned.

Is it too....provincial? It was certainly shot beautifully, and is the reaosn I went to Dingle instead of the Ring of Kerry on my one trip to the island.

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The story itself is just not that good - sprack 2019-11-05 16:43:13
- Fair point. - Wooderson 2019-11-05 17:11:57