Far and Away (1992)
What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.
Starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson
Directed by Ron Howard
A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter 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.
Runtime: 140 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure,Drama,Romance,Western
Keywords: father murder,american dream,suspicion of murder,lovers,kiss
Cast
Joseph Donnelly
Shannon Christie
Stephen Chase
Daniel Christie
Nora Christie
Danty Duff
Mary Kay
Kelly
Dermody
Grace
Bourke
Joe Donnelly
Paddy Donnelly
Colm Donnelly
McGuire
Gordon
Farmer
Peasant
Peasant
Landlord
Priest
Villager
Villager
Tavern Keeper
Peter
Matthew
John
Lady
Lady
Lady
Map Vendor
Hat Vendor
Irish Vendor
Flag Vendor
Fruit Vendor
Thug
Thug
Rebel Leader
Flynn
Coniff
Glenna
Olive
Lamplighter
Social Club Policeman
Doctor
Crew Boss
Old Man
Immigrant
Immigrant
Railworker
Derelict
Officer
Tomlin
Blacksmith
Prostitute
Prostitute
Prostitute
Prostitute
Piano Playing Prostitute
Boxer
Boxer
Boxer
Boxer
Boxer
Boxer
Boxer
Bigoted Man
Boston Maid
Turner
Social Club Thug
Social Club Woman
Social Club Woman
Henchman
Honest Bob
I.M. Malone
Immigration Policeman