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Legends of the Fall

  • 1994
  • R
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
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Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Julia Ormond, and Aidan Quinn in Legends of the Fall (1994)
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In the early 1900s, three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war.In the early 1900s, three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war.In the early 1900s, three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war.

  • Director
    • Edward Zwick
  • Writers
    • Susan Shilliday
    • William D. Wittliff
    • Jim Harrison
  • Stars
    • Brad Pitt
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Aidan Quinn
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    193K
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    POPULARITY
    859
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    • Director
      • Edward Zwick
    • Writers
      • Susan Shilliday
      • William D. Wittliff
      • Jim Harrison
    • Stars
      • Brad Pitt
      • Anthony Hopkins
      • Aidan Quinn
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    • 511User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    • Tristan Ludlow
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Colonel William Ludlow
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Alfred Ludlow
    Julia Ormond
    Julia Ormond
    • Susannah Fincannon-Ludlow
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Samuel Ludlow
    Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard
    • Isabel II
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • Pet
    Gordon Tootoosis
    Gordon Tootoosis
    • One Stab
    Paul Desmond
    • Roscoe Decker
    Christina Pickles
    Christina Pickles
    • Isabel
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • John T. O'Banion
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • James O'Banion
    • (as John Novack)
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Sheriff Tynert
    Bill Dow
    Bill Dow
    • Longley
    Sam Sarkar
    • Rodriguez
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
    • Asgaard
    Keegan MacIntosh
    • Boy Tristan
    • (as Keegan Macintosh)
    Eric Johnson
    Eric Johnson
    • Teen Tristan
    • Director
      • Edward Zwick
    • Writers
      • Susan Shilliday
      • William D. Wittliff
      • Jim Harrison
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    10epat

    Moved me like no film I've seen in a long damn time!

    I watch a lot of movies & I can't remember the last time a film held me so spellbound. Not only are the characters engaging & vividly portrayed by an excellent cast, the subtle dynamics of their interactions are portrayed with inspired undertone & nuance. Star billing or even an Oscar should also have been awarded to the spectacularly beautiful scenery of Montana for the vast majesty it bestowed.

    This complex saga of love, grief & loyalty is narrated with stark simplicity by old Stab, long-time friend to retired Colonel Ludlow & his 3 sons: staid Alfred, the eldest ("old even for his years"); idealistic Samuel, the youngest ("There was nothing these brothers would not do for him."); & wild Tristan ("Such people become crazy or they become legends."). The conflict between Ludlow's fiercely anti-government anti-war stance & his sons' determination to do what they see as their duty is but a small part of the story; the heart of the tale is the rift that threatens the mutual devotion of these 3 loyal brothers as they all come to love the same woman. "She was not to blame," Stab tells us, "She was like the ice that freezes in the rock and splits it apart."

    A tragic tale, yes; heartbreaking at times, but never boring. Every time I felt certain I knew what was coming next, the plot took another unexpected turn & I sat there riveted, softly breathing "Wow!" now & again into the darkness. This film immediately became one of my all-time favorites; I've watched it half a dozen times since then & its scope & power never fail to move me.
    9jonas-adolfsson

    I am a sucker...

    ...but I must admit that I loved Legends of the fall. I understand that some people think it's corny and too romantic but if you like epic dramas this is the movie for you.

    Reasons to see the movie: - Great acting. Anthony Hopkins makes a classic role as the US army officer gone anarchist father. Brad Pitt is perfect in the role as the wild one with an indian "stepfather". Aidan Quinn makes another great performance, and Julia Ormond is very good as the (tragic) woman they all long for. - The scenery. Magic. I want to have a farm in Montana! - The camera work. - The story. I guess I am a sucker for epic dramas. - A number of very, very good scenes. - The movie is a kick in the nuts to "civilized life" and state affairs. - The anarchistic attitude. - The character Tristan Ludlow. - The character William Ludlow. - The emotional ride.

    Reasons to NOT see the movie: - You will be called a pathetic romantic if you like it. And you will most probably like it...
    10lmartinez82

    My favorite movie of ALL TIME

    The raw passion of this movie is enough to make any serious movie enthusiast weep. I honestly can't believe this movie was not nominated for about 8 or 10 Academy awards. It also baffles me that some people think this was Anthony Hopkins worst portrayal. He was absolutely brilliant in this, as was Brad Pitt. THIS was the movie that made me take a look at Pitt and see that he's more than just a pretty face. After watching this, he became, and is still to this day, my favorite actor. In this movie he was rustic, yet thoughtful. He was strong and vulnerable. He had a great love for family(especially his father) and for a woman he knew should not be his. This film a true epic with history, talent, superior cinematography, and most of all(and what many movies of today lack).. closure.

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    maya-25

    wonderful movie

    I can't believe the bad reviews Legends of the Fall got when it was released. This would have to be one of the best movies around. Everything from the acting to the directing was brilliant and the scenery was breathtaking.

    Anthony Hopkins gave another knockout performance as Colonel Ludlow and Brad Pitt was brilliant as Tristan.Aidan Quinn, Henry Thomas and Julia Ormond were perfectly cast as Alfred, Samuel and Susanna.

    The one thing I liked most about this movie was the ending - which I won't spoil. It is rare when watching a movie, you cannot pick the ending. The ending to this movie was so amazing, and the fact that it wasn't obvious what was going to happen made this movie more enjoyable.

    James Horner is a master. Just like he did with Titanic, the score for Legends of the Fall took the movie to another level.
    8Irene212

    Rising sap

    I fell for it all, not just Brad Pitt. "Legends of the Fall" is an epic melodrama, which should be oxymoronic, but the quality of the performances raises it up. Sappy lines like "I followed all of the rules, man's and God's. And you, you followed none of them. And they all loved you more. Samuel, Father, and my... even my own wife," would sink lesser actors. Not Aidan Quinn, assigned the movie's most challenging role as the eldest brother who must make his own luck.

    But it's Brad Pitt's movie. As favorite son Tristan, a James Dean-ilk rebel with leonine locks and boy-toy beauty, he steals every scene (and plenty of audience hearts, given the sudden burst of boys named Tristan after 1994). That said, his costars-- Quinn, Gordon Tootoosis, Karina Lombard, Julia Ormond, and especially Anthony Hopkins-- support him so well that it seems like an ensemble picture, an impression deepened by the serious themes which are given due respect, starting with the treatment of Native Americans. The abhorrence toward the U. S. government by former army Colonel Ludlow (Hopkins) challenges the very idea of patriotism. Not many Hollywood movies risk dialog like this: "Indians!... There is nothing quite so grotesque as the meeting of a child with a bullet; or an entire village slaughtered while sleeping. That was the Government's resolution of that particular issue and I have seen nothing in its behavior since then that would persuade me that it has gained either in wisdom, common sense, or humanity."

    Hugely ambitious, covering half a century, it is ultimately less interesting on the central matter of love than it is everything else, from the WWI trenches and shell shock that follows to Prohibition and the gangsters it created (including Tristan). It is also famously beautiful, filmed near Banff by Oscar-winner John Toll. Disappointments include James Horner's engulfing music; the implausible decrepitude of the aging Colonel's ranch while his caretakers are still there; and a final scene with voice-over narration that manages to fail twice, being both sentimental and abrupt. But as I said, I fell for it, flaws and all.

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    • Trivia
      Calgary was chosen as the main filming location because of its dry weather. Once production started, they were met with record rains.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie, when young Tristan gets clawed by the bear, the bear cuts him on his arm. But when his father comes to look at the wound, the cut is on his ribs.
    • Quotes

      Alfred: I followed all of the rules, man's and God's. And you, you followed none of them. And they all loved you more. Samuel, Father, and my... even my own wife.

    • Alternate versions
      The new special edition contains 3 new scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Disclosure/Drop Zone/Nell/The Last Buffalo/Into the Deep/Immortal Beloved (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Twilight and Mist
      Written by James Horner and Brock Walsh

      Performed by Henry Thomas

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cornish
    • Also known as
      • Leyendas de pasión
    • Filming locations
      • Ghost River, Alberta, Canada(ranch, World War 1 trenches)
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • The Bedford Falls Company
      • Pangaea
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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $66,638,883
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $101,670
      • Dec 26, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $160,638,883
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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