Legends of the Fall

Legends of the Fall

Legends of the Fall is a 1994 epic drama film based on the 1979 novella of the same title by Jim Harrison. It was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn. The film was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction , and Best Sound , and won the category for Best Cinematography. The film's timeframe spans the decade before World War I through the Prohibition era, and into the 1930s, ending with a brief scene set in 1963. The film centers on the Ludlow family of Montana, including veteran of the Indian Wars, Colonel Ludlow,...
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quick facts
Release date:December 16, 1994
Directed by:Edward Zwick
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:133 Minutes
Producer:Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, William D. Wittliff
Editor:Steven Rosenblum
Music by:James Horner
Cinematography:John Toll
Screenplay by:William D. Wittliff, Susan Shilliday
Estimated budget:$30,000,000
Adapted from:Legends of the fall
Genre:Western

Cast of Legends of the Fall

Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Ludlow
Born:December 31, 1937
Age:74
Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Alfred Ludlow
Born:March 8, 1959
Age:53
Kenneth Welsh
Kenneth Welsh
Sheriff Tynert
Born:March 30, 1942
Age:70
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Tristan Ludlow
Born:December 18, 1963
Age:48
Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas
Samuel
Born:September 9, 1971
Age:40
Julia Ormond
Julia Ormond
Susannah
Born:January 4, 1965
Age:47

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1994 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, John Toll
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YearAward Nomination
1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Brad Pitt
1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Edward Zwick
1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Marshall Herskovitz
1994 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, John Toll
1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, James Horner
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Film director of Legends of the Fall

Edward Zwick
Edward Zwick
Born: October 8, 1952
Age: 59

Edward M. Zwick is an American filmmaker and film producer noted for his epic films about social and racial issues. He has been described as a "throwback to an earlier era, an extremely cerebral director whose movies consistently feature fully rounded characters, difficult moral issues, and plots...
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Music contributors for Legends of the Fall

James Horner
James Horner

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Filming locations for Legends of the Fall

Vancouver
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie Legends of the Fall?
  • A:
    James Horner composed sheet music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the film, "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    Columbia Pictures was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz were the film's producers.
  • Q:
    What is the motion picture, "Legends of the Fall" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated R (USA).
  • Q:
    When was the motion picture "Legends of the Fall" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The film was released in 1994.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the film "Legends of the Fall" receive?
  • A:
    The movie won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
  • Q:
    Who was the director of the movie "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    Edward Zwick was the director of the motion picture.
  • Q:
    Who starred in movie, "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Henry Thomas, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond and Karina Lombard played roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the film "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 133 minutes.
  • Q:
    What tagline was included in promotional materials for the motion picture, "Legends of the Fall"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "After the Fall from Innocence the Legend begins."
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