Cast and Crew of Far and Away

Far and Away

Far and Away follows Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) and Shannon Christie (Nicole Kidman), a young Irish couple who flee their homeland to pursue a new life in America during the Oklahoma land rush. Facing betrayal, fierce competition, and a brutal winter, they must overcome personal and external challenges, including Shannon's determined parents, to stake their claim and build a future together.

Trivia:
1. The impressive land rush scenes were filmed using hundreds of extras and thousands of CGI horses to recreate the chaotic 1893 Oklahoma Land Run.
2. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, who were married at the time, had previously starred together in "Days of Thunder," adding real-life chemistry to their performances.
3. Director Ron Howard drew inspiration from classic Western epics to create a sweeping romantic adventure, emphasizing the American frontier spirit.

Main Cast of Far and Away

Tom Cruise as Joseph Donnelly

Tom Cruise

Joseph Donnelly
Nicole Kidman as Shannon Christie

Nicole Kidman

Shannon Christie
Thomas Gibson as Stephen Chase

Thomas Gibson

Stephen Chase
Robert Prosky as Daniel Christie

Robert Prosky

Daniel Christie
Barbara Babcock as Nora Christie

Barbara Babcock

Nora Christie
Cyril Cusack as Danty Duff

Cyril Cusack

Danty Duff
Colm Meaney as Kelly

Colm Meaney

Kelly

Eileen Pollock

Mary Kay

Crew of Far and Away

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