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Legends of the Fall (1994) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 72,826 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 307 user | 55 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com Epic tale of three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of 1900s USA and how their lives are affected by nature, history, war, and love. Director:Edward Zwick |
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James O'Banion
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Set in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in the early 1900s, this is a tale of love, betrayal, and brotherhood. After being discharged, Colonel Ludlow decides to raise his three sons in the wilds of Montana, where they can grow up away from the government and society he has learned to despise. The three brothers mature and seem to have an unbreakable bond, until Susanna enters their lives. When Samuel, the youngest of the three, returns from college he brings with him his beautiful fiancée, Susanna. The eldest son, Alfred, soon finds himself in love with his brother's fiancée, and things get worse when he discovers a growing passion between Susanna and Tristan. Colonel Ludlow's favorite son, Tristan is willful and as wild as the mountains. As the brothers set out to fight a war in Europe, suspicion and jealousy threatens to tear apart their once indestructible bond. Written by saunders11@yahoo.com
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The men of the Ludlow family. A woman's grace brought them together. Then her passion tore them apart. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, and for some sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 January 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Leyendas de pasión See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£2,403,399 (UK) (19 May 1995)Company Credits
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John T. O'Banion: That would be of a private nature
Colonel Ludlow: A private nature? That's a public office you hold, isn't it, Sheriff?
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The brothers enlisted in the Canadian Army and appear to have served in the 10th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force by the badges on their uniforms. The 10th Battalion was formed from the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles) which was later known as The Calgary Regiment. See more »Goofs
Blood on Samuel's left cheek as he dies. See more »Quotes
Alfred: What is he wanted for, Sheriff?John T. O'Banion: That would be of a private nature
Colonel Ludlow: A private nature? That's a public office you hold, isn't it, Sheriff?
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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.