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Far and Away (1992)

12 140 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Romance  -   22 May 1992 (USA)
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A young man (Cruise) leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter (Kidman) after some trouble with her father... See full summary »

Director:

Ron Howard

Writers:

Bob Dolman (story), Ron Howard (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Cruise ...
Nicole Kidman ...
Thomas Gibson ...
Stephen Chase
Robert Prosky ...
Daniel Christie
Barbara Babcock ...
Nora Christie
Cyril Cusack Cyril Cusack ...
Danty Duff
Eileen Pollock Eileen Pollock ...
Molly Kay
Colm Meaney ...
Kelly
Douglas Gillison Douglas Gillison ...
Dermody
Michelle Johnson ...
Grace
Wayne Grace ...
Bourke
Niall Toibin ...
Joe
Barry McGovern Barry McGovern ...
McGuire
Gary Lee Davis Gary Lee Davis ...
Gordon
Jared Harris ...
Paddy
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Storyline

A young man (Cruise) leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter (Kidman) after some trouble with her father, and they dream of owning land at the big giveaway in Oklahoma ca. 1893. When they get to the new land, they find jobs and begin saving money. The man becomes a local barehands boxer, and rides in glory until he is beaten, then his employers steal all the couple's money and they must fight off starvation in the winter, and try to keep their dream of owning land alive. Meanwhile, the woman's parents find out where she has gone and have come to America to find her and take her back. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Oklahoma | Ireland | Boxing | Train | Epic  | See more »

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance | Western

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence and sensuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Drömmarnas horisont See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$58,883,840 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The boxing scenes were filmed in the partially renovated train station in Billings, MT. An abandoned Price Club in Billings served as both a factory to produce rubber chickens used in the movie and a soundstage for the brothel. The brothel was built inside, and fire pumps were used to create rain. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Steven challenges Joseph to a duel, he tosses a glove on Joseph's chest, and it lands on the floor beside him. In the next cut, the glove is on his stomach. See more »

Quotes

Joseph Donnelly: Maybe this is my destiny. On his death bed, my father told me he'd be watching me from up above. I wonder now if his spirit might be near, guiding me along.
Shannon Christie: If he bumps into Mr. McGuire up there, tell him I want my spoons back.
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Crazy Credits

Near the end of the credits, special thanks are given to, among others,
Fungi the Dingle Dolphin. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.85" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"BOOK OF DAYS"
Music Composed and Performed by Enya
Lyrics by Roma Ryan
Produced by Nicky Ryan
Courtesy of Warner Music, UK Ltd. See more »