Summary
Far and Away is an American romantic film drama first released in 1992,
directed by Ron Howard.
The film stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky and Barbara Babcock.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ron Howard
- Script: Bob Dolman, Ron Howard
- Photo: Mikael Salomon
- Music: John Williams
- Cast: Tom Cruise (Joseph Donnelly), Nicole Kidman (Shannon Christie), Thomas Gibson (Stephen Chase), Robert Prosky (Daniel Christie), Barbara Babcock (Nora Christie), Cyril Cusack (Danty Duff), Eileen Pollock (Molly Kay), Colm Meaney (Kelly), Douglas Gillison (Dermody), Michelle Johnson (Grace), Wayne Grace (Bourke), Niall Toibin (Joe), Barry McGovern (McGuire), Gary Lee Davis (Gordon), Jared Harris (Paddy), Steven O’Donnell (Colm), Peadar Lamb (Farmer), Mark Mulholland (Peasant #1), P.J. Brady (Peasant #2), Wesley Murphy (Landlord), Jimmy Keogh (Priest), J.G. Devlin (Villager #1), Gerry Walsh (Villager #2), Brendan Cauldwell (Tavern Keeper), Derry Power (Peter), Noel O’Donovan (Matthew), Macdara Ó Fatharta (John), Eileen Colgan (Lady #1), Kate Flynn (Lady #2), Joan O’Hara (Lady #3), Frankie McCafferty (Map Vendor), Poll Moussoulides (Hat Vendor), Pat Kinevane (Irish Vendor), Donncha Crowley (Flag Vendor), Tim McDonnell (Fruit Vendor), Todd Hallowell (Thug #1), Ken McCluskey (Thug #2), Brendan Ellis (Rebel Leader), Clint Howard (Flynn), Jeffrey Andrews (Coniff), Judith McIntyre (Glenna), Rynagh O’Grady (Olive), Martin Ewen (Lamplighter), Brendan Gleeson (Social Club Policeman), Frank Coughlan (Doctor), Hoke Howell (Crew Boss), Arnold Kuenning (Old Man), Rocco Sisto (Immigrant #1), Michael Ruud (Immigrant #2), Donré Sampson (Railworker), Harry Webster (Derelict), Mark Wheeler (Officer), Rance Howard (Tomlin), William Preston (Blacksmith), Pauline McLynn (Prostitute), Joanne McAteer (Prostitute), Elizabeth Kemler (Prostitute), Cara Wilder (Prostitute), Aedin Moloney (Prostitute), Helene Montague (Piano Player Prostitute), John-Clay Scott (Boxer), Clay M. Lilley (Boxer), Cole S. McKay (Boxer), James Jude Courtney (Boxer), Jeff Ramsey (Boxer), Anthony De Longis (Boxer), Carl Ciarfalio (Italian Boxer), Tim Monich (Bigoted Man), Alecia LaRue (Boston Maid), Ian Elliot (Turner), Bobby Huber (Social Club Thug), Julie Rowen (Social Club Woman #1), Louisa Marie (Social Club Woman #2), Brian Munn (Henchman #1), Bob Dolman (Honest Bob), Phillip V. Caruso (I.M. Malone), Tom Lucy (Immigration Policeman), Jody Bradley (Alan), James McDonald (Irish Immigrant), Kris Murphy (Dancing Girl)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 140 min
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