Movie "Far and Away" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Far and Away"

Joseph Donnelly, a young Irishman facing property eviction after his father's death, decides to take revenge on Daniel Christie, his landlord. Instead of killing Christie, however, he is injured and sentenced to a duel with Christie's arrogant manager, Stephen Chase. Meanwhile, Shannon, Daniel's daughter, is growing dissatisfied with the traditional views of her parents' generation and longs to be modern. She makes her plans to leave for America, and with her help, Joseph is able to escape. Upon arriving in Boston, Mass., they find jobs and begin saving money. Joseph becomes a local barehands boxer, while Shannon works in a chicken processing plant and then as a dancer at the social club. All goes well until Joseph loses a boxing match, after which their money is taken away. Joseph and Shannon are left to starve in the winter cold. Shannon's parents, still in Ireland, face a devastating loss and decide to come to America to be with her. Chase, who joined them, has begun a campaign to find her, but his efforts are unnecessary Joseph brings Shannon to them after an accident. Joseph then heads west to work on the railroad. After many months, Joseph is confronted by his father in a dream, and is reminded of his desire to own his own land. Joseph decides to join the wagon trains and arrives in Oklahoma Territory just in time for the big land race, upon which his fate will lie.

Starring actors in "Far and Away" movie:

Tom Cruise as a character Joseph Donnelly Tom Cruise also starred in the next movies: "Vanilla Sky" in a role of David Aames; "Minority Report" in a role of Chief John Anderton; "The Last Samurai" in a role of Nathan Algren; "Eyes Wide Shut" in a role of Dr. William 'Bill' Harford; "Rain Man" in a role of Charlie Babbitt; "Mission: Impossible" in a role of Ethan Hunt; "Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" in a role of Lestat de Lioncourt; "Mission: Impossible II" in a role of Ethan Hunt; "Cocktail" in a role of Brian Flanagan; "War of the Worlds" in a role of Ray Ferrier; "Top Gun" in a role of Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell; "Jerry Maguire" in a role of Jerry Maguire; "Collateral" in a role of Vincent; "Magnolia" in a role of Frank T.J. Mackey; "Mission: Impossible III" in a role of Ethan Hunt; "A Few Good Men" in a role of Lt. Daniel Kaffee; "Legend" in a role of Jack; "Born on the Fourth of July" in a role of Ron Kovic; "Taps" in a role of Cadet Captain David Shawn; "The Outsiders" in a role of Steve Randle; "Lions for Lambs" in a role of Senator Jasper Irving; "Tropic Thunder"; "Valkyrie" in a role of Col. Claus von Stauffenberg; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Cole Trickle; "The Color of Money" in a role of Vincent Lauria;

Nicole Kidman as a character Shannon Christie Nicole Kidman also starred in the next movies: "Dogville" in a role of Grace Margaret Mulligan; "Birthday Girl" in a role of Sophia, alias Nadia; "Moulin Rouge!" in a role of Satine; "Eyes Wide Shut" in a role of Alice Harford; "The Human Stain" in a role of Faunia Farley; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Ada Monroe; "Dead Calm" in a role of Rae Ingram; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Joanna Eberhart; "The Interpreter" in a role of Silvia Broome; "Practical Magic" in a role of Gillian Owens; "Bewitched" in a role of Isabel Bigelow/Samantha; "The Peacemaker" in a role of Dr. Julia Kelly; "The Others" in a role of Grace Stewart; "To Die For" in a role of Suzanne Stone Maretto; "The Invasion" in a role of Carol Bennell; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Marisa Coulter; "Happy Feet" in a role of Norma Jean; "Australia" in a role of Lady Sarah Ashley; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Dr. Claire Lewicki; "Batman Forever" in a role of Dr. Chase Meridian; "Nine" in a role of Claudia Jenssen;

Thomas Gibson as a character Stephen Chase Thomas Gibson also starred in the next movies: "The Lost Empire" in a role of Nicholas Orton; "The River King" in a role of August 'Gus' Pierce;

Robert Prosky as a character Daniel Christie Robert Prosky also starred in the next movies: "Last Action Hero" in a role of Nick; "Loose Cannons" in a role of Von Metz; "Outrageous Fortune" in a role of Stanislav Korzenowski; "Mad City" in a role of Lou Potts; "Christine" in a role of Will Darnell; "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" in a role of Grandpa Fred; "Miracle on 34th Street" in a role of Judge Henry Harper; "The Skeptic" in a role of Father Wymond; "The Natural" in a role of The Judge; "Dudley Do-Right" in a role of Inspector Fenwick; "The Chamber" in a role of E. Garner Goodman; "Big Shots" in a role of Keegan;

Barbara Babcock as a character Nora Christie Barbara Babcock also starred in the next movies: "Space Cowboys" in a role of Barbara Corvin;

Eileen Pollock as a character Molly Kay Eileen Pollock starred only in the movie "Far and Away"

Colm Meaney as a character Kelly Colm Meaney also starred in the next movies: "Layer Cake" in a role of Gene; "The Road to Wellville" in a role of Dr. Lionel Badger; "The Commitments" in a role of Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.; "Three and Out" in a role of Tommy Cassidy; "Mystery, Alaska" in a role of Mayor Scott Pitcher; "Blueberry" in a role of Jimmy McClure; "The Damned United" in a role of Don Revie; "The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns" in a role of Seamus Muldoon; "Five Fingers" in a role of Gavin; "Alice" in a role of King of Hearts;

Douglas Gillison as a character Dermody Douglas Gillison starred only in the movie "Far and Away"

Michelle Johnson as a character Grace Michelle Johnson also starred in the next movies: "The Glimmer Man" in a role of Jessica Cole;

Wayne Grace as a character Bourke Wayne Grace also starred in the next movies: "Fire in the Sky" in a role of Cyrus Gilson;

Niall Toibin as a character Joe Niall Toibin also starred in the next movies: "Rawhead Rex" in a role of Reverend Coot;

Barry McGovern as a character McGuire Barry McGovern also starred in the next movies: "Joe Versus the Volcano" in a role of Luggage Salesman;

Gary Lee Davis as a character Gordon Gary Lee Davis starred only in the movie "Far and Away"

Jared Harris as a character Paddy Jared Harris also starred in the next movies: "Mr. Deeds" in a role of Mac McGrath; "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" in a role of Dr. Ashford; "Sylvia" in a role of Al Alvarez; "Lost in Space" in a role of Older Will Robinson; "How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog" in a role of False Peter; "Igby Goes Down" in a role of Russel; "Lady in the Water" in a role of Goatee Smoker; "From Within" in a role of Bernard; "Tales of the Black Freighter" in a role of Ridley; "Extraordinary Measures" in a role of Webber;