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O Pioneers!

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

An adaptation of Willa Cather's novel about life on the Nebraska prairies at the turn of the century, starring Jessica Lange.

The feisty daughter of Swedish immigrants takes over the family farm following her father's death and, against the wishes of her brothers, refuses to sell up.
(1992, PG) (S) ***
Films: pp 60-65

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Willa Cather
Director:
Glenn Jordan
Alexandra Bergson:
Jessica Lange
Carl Linstrum:
David Strathairn
Ivar:
Tom Aldredge
Emil Bergson:
Reed Diamond
Young Alexandra:
Heather Graham
Marie Shabata:
Anne Heche
Source: Radio Times

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