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Far and Away 1992 Directed by Ron Howard

What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.

A young couple escapes Ireland, dreaming of a new life during the land giveaway in Oklahoma. As they struggle to survive against betrayal and harsh winter conditions, they must fend off her parents who are determined to bring her back home.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $60,000,000
Revenue $137,783,840
Release Date 22 May 1992
140 mins
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 Mary Kay
Wayne Grace Bourke
Niall Tóibín Joe Donnelly
Jared Harris Paddy Donnelly
Steven O'Donnell Colm Donnelly
Peadar Lamb Farmer
P.J. Brady Peasant
Wesley Murphy Landlord
Jimmy Keogh Priest
J.G. Devlin Villager
Gerry Walsh Villager
Brendan Cauldwell Tavern Keeper
Poll Moussoulides Hat Vendor
Pat Kinevane Irish Vendor
Donncha Crowley Flag Vendor
Tim McDonnell Fruit Vendor
Brendan Ellis Rebel Leader
Martin Ewen Lamplighter
Brendan Gleeson Social Club Policeman
Hoke Howell Crew Boss
Rocco Sisto Immigrant
Michael Rudd Immigrant
Donré Sampson Railworker
Harry Webster Derelict
Mark Wheeler Officer
William Preston Blacksmith
Pauline McLynn Prostitute
Joanne McAteer Prostitute
Cara Wilder Prostitute
Aedin Moloney Prostitute
Helen Montague Piano Playing Prostitute
Tim Monich Bigoted Man
Alecia LaRue Boston Maid
Ian Elliot Turner
Bobby Huber Social Club Thug
Julie Rowen Social Club Woman
Louisa Marie Social Club Woman
Brian Munn Henchman
Bob Dolman Honest Bob
Phillip V. Caruso I.M. Malone
Tom Lucy Immigration Policeman
Kris Murphy Dancing Girl (uncredited)