"Far and Away" nearly killed Tom Cruise. This doc reveals the glorious chaos.
Feature-length look back at the making and legacy of the film, including brand-new interviews with director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer, writer/producer Bob Dolman, Mikael Salomon, executive producer/2nd unit director Todd Hallowell, stunt coordinator Walter Scott, editor Daniel Hanley, sound designer/foley editor Chic Ciccolini III, cast member Clint Howard, and more!
Direction
Ron Howard's detail-rich storytelling about practical filmmaking.
Stunts
The infamous boxing scene injuries explained with gruesome clarity.
Production
Ireland location shoot disasters that nearly sank the picture.
Director
Brian Ward
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The iconic land rush scene required 800 extras, 900 horses, and 200 wagons—still one of cinema's largest practical stunts.
Critically panned in 1992, the film has gained ironic and genuine appreciation as a last gasp of analog epic filmmaking.
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