| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Max Klein | |
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | Laura Klein | |
| Rosie Perez | ... | Carla Rodrigo | |
| Tom Hulce | ... | Brillstein | |
| John Turturro | ... | Dr. Bill Perlman | |
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | Manny Rodrigo | |
| Deirdre O'Connell | ... | Nan Gordon | |
| John de Lancie | ... | Jeff Gordon (as John De Lancie) | |
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Spencer Vrooman | ... | Jonah Klein |
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Dano Cerny | ... | Byron Hummel (as Daniel Cerny) |
| Eve Roberts | ... | Gail Klein | |
| Robin Pearson Rose | ... | Sarah | |
| Debra Monk | ... | Alison | |
| Cynthia Mace | ... | Cindy Dickens | |
| Randle Mell | ... | Peter Hummel | |
After a terrible air disaster, survivor Max Klein emerges a changed person. Unable to connect to his former life or to wife Laura, he feels godlike and invulnerable. When psychologist Bill Perlman is unable to help Max, he has Max meet another survivor, Carla Rodrigo, who is racked with grief and guilt since her baby died in the crash which she and Max survived. Written by Reid Gagle
Peter Weir is unique in his ability to convey the niceties of life with authenticity. Jeff Bridges is the master of the theatrical understatement. A plane crash creates a untenable level of fear in the mind anyone who has stood next to one and pondered that fate.Henryk Gorecki's Symphony No 3 creates an overwhelming sense of sadness. Fearless benefits from all these things, as well as a strong supporting cast.
I cannot watch this movie without being buffeted emotionally. I know many film lovers prefer a more concrete plot and less tugging at the heartstrings. They should turn to a different page now.
Fearless is a gem for anyone else.
I hasten to add America, the Peter Weir was only on loan, and we want him back in Australia.