After making his acting debut, Ron Howard made his ninth feature film on the big screen with Distant Horizons, just three years before his cult hit Apollo 13 (1995) and 2001’s A Special Man Who Won. Two Oscars: Best Director and Best Film.
In Ireland in 1892, Joseph Donnelly breaks into the home of the Christy family, responsible for the death of his father in a fire on his farm. Determined to avenge the latter, he still gets hurt when he tries to kill the owner of the place. Taking care of the mistress of the house and her daughter Shannon, who dreams of going to America, where they offer land for free, he takes refuge with the help of the latter. Together, they will try to live the American dream despite the trials that come their way.
It was released out of competition at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival. distant horizons There is a historic mural of the star couple of the time: the charismatic Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, at the height of their fame.
Although the romantic western received mixed reviews upon its release, it was still a financial success, bringing in $137 million at the international box office against an original budget of $60 million. It is also praised for its stunning cinematography and scenery and is touted as a classic of the genre, delivering as it should its fair share of twists, action and emotion.
between lost illusions and the conquest of the west, distant horizons Offers adventure, humor, love and jealousy against the backdrop of an epic and rhythmic American dream. Add a legendary acting couple and John Williams’ music and that’s it. Entertainment worthy of the name that you will (re)discover on TV tonight.
distant horizons Ron Howard with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Prosky…
from the age of 12
Tonight on Arte at 9 o’clock.
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