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Far and Away

BBC One
on BBC One London

Romantic adventure starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman

Western Ireland, 1892: seeking to avenge his father's death and the destruction of his home, hot-headed young tenant farmer Joseph Donelly tries to kill landlord Daniel Christie.
Christie's feisty daughter Shannon intervenes and, despite their mutual dislike, she persuades Joseph to accompany her on an adventurous journey to the New World, where fresh problems await them.
(1992)
Film Reviews pages 52-56
Barry Norman interviews Tom Cruise : page 24

Contributors

Director:
Ron Howard
Joseph Donelly:
Tom Cruise
Shannon Christie:
Nicole Kidman
Stephen:
Thomas Gibson
Daniel Christie:
Robert Prosky
Nora Christie:
Barbara Babcock
Kelly:
Colm Meaney
Molly Kay:
Eileen Pollock
Grace:
Michelle Johnson
Dermody:
Douglas Gillison
Bourke:
Wayne Grace
Joe Donelly:
Niall Toibin
McGuire:
Barry McGovern
Gordon:
Gary Lee Davis
Paddy:
Jared Harris
Colm:
Steven O'Donnell
Source: Radio Times

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