Far and Away

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Overview

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Ron Howard's romantic adventure as a couple lost in a new world of dreams and hopes in this MCA Home Video release. Presented in the original 2.20:1 widescreen aspect ratio (enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs) this release also features a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in addition to Spanish and French Dolby Digital Surround and optional Spanish subtitles. Extra features include production notes, film highlights, talent bios, and ...
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Overview

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Ron Howard's romantic adventure as a couple lost in a new world of dreams and hopes in this MCA Home Video release. Presented in the original 2.20:1 widescreen aspect ratio (enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs) this release also features a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in addition to Spanish and French Dolby Digital Surround and optional Spanish subtitles. Extra features include production notes, film highlights, talent bios, and a theatrical trailer.
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide
This second Tom Cruise/Nicole Kidman co-starrer, made in-between 1990's Days of Thunder and 1999's Eyes Wide Shut, is a stylish romantic epic. Director Ron Howard captures pastoral Ireland and the untamed American West with stunning appeal. The love story is well-constructed and well-fleshed out, and showcases some fairly dynamic chemistry between the husband-and-wife team. Sporting a fairly authentic Irish accent, Cruise is remarkably understated, and Kidman plays off of him adequately. Despite the solid acting, the film's visuals are clearly its strong suit: Howard demonstrates a well-trained eye for backdrops, and Mikael Salomon's cinematography enthralls. Though the script gets bogged down slightly in the middle and lacks some substance, this dramatic period piece is a decent, folkloric snapshot of immigrant Americana.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 7/1/1998
  • UPC: 025192021220
  • Original Release: 1992

    • Rating:

  • Source: Universal Studios
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Language: English, Français, Español
  • Time: 2:20:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 2,872

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Tom Cruise Joseph Donelly
Nicole Kidman Shannon Christie
Thomas Gibson Stephen
Robert Prosky Daniel Christie
Barbara Babcock Nora Christie
Colm Meaney Kelly
Ellen Pollock Molly Kay
Michelle Johnson Grace
Douglas Gillison Dermody
Wayne Grace Bourke
Barry McGovern McGuire
Niall Toibin Joe
Rance Howard Tomlin
Clint Howard Flynn
Jeffrey Andrews Coniff
Gene Armor Frank Stegner
Rick Bartz Detective Schutte
Jody Bradley Alan
P.J. Brady 2nd Peasant
Phillip V. Caruso I.M. Malone
Brendan Cauldwell Tavern Keeper
Carl Ciarfalio Italian Boxer
Eileen Colgan Lady #1
Frank Coughland Doctor
James Courtney Boxer
Donncha Crowley Flag Vendor
Cyril Cusack Danty Duff
Gary Lee Davis Gordon
Anthony de Longis Boxer
J.G. Devlin 1st Villager
Bob Dolman Honest Bob
Julie Donatt 1st Social Club Woman
Ian Elliot Turner
Brendan Ellis Rebel Leader
Martin Ewen Lamplighter
Kate Flynn Lady #2
Richard Foronjy Cy Tarr
Brendan Gleeson Social Club Policeman
Cynthia Haffield Girl in Bar
Todd Hallowell Thug #1
Tony Hamilton Bill Hook
Jared Harris Paddy
Tommy Redmond Hicks Captain Merrihew
Hoke Howell Crew Boss
Bobby Huber Social Club Thug
Robin Jameson Ally Barrett
Rick Johnson Tennis Instructor
Elizabeth Kemler Prostitute
Jimmy Keogh Priest
Pat Kinevane Irish Vendor
Arnold Kuenning Old Man
Peadar Lamb Farmer
Alecia LaRue Boston Maid
Joanne Laura Receptionist
Laura Johnson Catherine Merrims
Barry Laws Bartender
Clay Lilley Boxer
Tom Lucy Immigration Policeman
Paul Lyell MD Officer
Michael Madsen Cliff Burden
Louisa Marie 2nd Social Club Woman
Jan Marlyn Rosie
Joanne McAteer Prostitute
Frankie McCafferty Map Vendor
Kenneth McCluskey Thug #2
Tim McDonnell Fruit Vendor
Judith McIntyre Glenna
Kim McKamy Frank Stegner's Girlfriend
Cole McKay Boxer
Pauline McLynn Prostitute
Scott Mitchell Beaumont Detective
Aedin Moloney Prostitute
Tim Monich Bigoted Man
Helen Montague Piano Player Prostitute
Poll Moussilides Hat Vendor
Mark Mulholland 1st Peasant
Brian Munn 1st Henchman
Wesley Murphy Landlord
Steve O'Donnell Colm
Steven O'Donnell Colm
Noel O'Donovan Matthew
MacDara O'Fatharta John
Rynagh O'Grady Olive
Joan O'Hara Lady #3
Derry Power Peter
William Preston Blacksmith
Jeff Ramsey Boxer
Karen Rea
Jerry Recter Detective Rickey Jones
Gary Lee Reed LA Detective
Michael Ruud 2nd Immigrant
DonRe Sampson Railworker
John-Clay Scott Boxer
Rocco Sisto 1st Immigrant
Gerry Walsh 2nd Villager
Harry Webster Derelict
Mark Wheeler Officer
Cara Wilder Prostitute
Rick Zeller Beaumont Detective
Technical Credits
Ron Howard Director, Original Story, Producer, Screenwriter
Robert Beall Set Decoration/Design
Allan Cameron Production Designer
Jack T. Collis Production Designer
Larry de Waay Co-producer
Bob Dolman Co-producer, Screenwriter
Enya Score Composer
Richard C. Goddard Set Decoration/Design
Brian Grazer Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
Daniel Hanley Editor
Michael Hill Editor
Ros Hubbard Casting
John Hubbard Casting
Joanna Johnston Costumes/Costume Designer
Aldric La'Auli Porter Asst. Director
Karen Rea Casting
Tony Reading Production Designer
Mikael Salomon Cinematographer
Jack Senter Art Director
Ivan Sharrock Sound/Sound Designer
Steve Spence Production Designer
Louisa Velis Associate Producer
John Williams [composer] Score Composer
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Scene Index

Side #1--
0. Chapter List
1. The Fighting Family Donelly (Main Titles). [8:01]
2. Off To Kill The Landlord. [5:06]
3. Shannon. [3:14]
4. Pistols At Dawn. [4:21]
5. Boston Harbor. [3:18]
6. A Vacancy At Molly Kay's. [7:58]
7. Death To The Landlord. [4:34]
8. The New Scrapper. [3:37]
9. The Big Fight. [2:38]
10. Homeless. [5:10]
11. Shannon's Homecoming. [1:56]
12. The Oklahoma Territory. [4:37]
13. The Land Rush. [10:53]
14. This Land Is Mine. [8:12]
15. I Feel Myself Dyin'! [5:16]
16. End Titles. [1:49]
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Menu

Side #1--
   Bonus Materials.
      Production Notes.
      Cast and Filmmakers.
         Tom Cruise as Joseph
         Nicole Kidman as Shannon
         Directed by Ron Howard
      Theatrical Trailer.
   Language Selection.
      Spoken Language.
         English
         Français
         Español
      Captions and Subtitles.
         English
         Español
         None
   Play.
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    You are never too "far and away" from life!

    This film is excellent. I cannot figure out film critics - they don't understand that the audience is looking for "entertainment", not "messages" all the time! But beside "that" point. This film about the Irish coming to America in the late 1800's and settling down in
    Oklahoma is "grand". Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are perfect as Joseph and Shannon. There is a "STORY" being "told" in this film!!!

    It's about the courage it takes to pursue your dreams of owning your own
    "home"(being in America) and doing what you can to fulfill that dream. Love plays a big part in this story. "lOVE" is the "thread" that pulls people together. And in working together, men and women can achieve their ultimate goal(whatever it is) in their lives.!!!

    Many comments have been made about Tom Cruise as a person. I personally believe Tom is doing the best that he can with his life. And Nicole is finally happy herself. Let these two young people keep doing what they were meant to do - and that is to keep us(as an audience) highly "entertained", in these difficult economic times!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Love it!

    I really really loved this movie. Although I've come to not think very much of Tom Cruise he showed his talent in this movie. Nicole Kidman, as usual was wonderful and beautiful, feisty and i loved it. The movie was really touching and It made me laugh and cry. I would truly recommend it.

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