* Edward Zwick. * Writers. Susan Shilliday. William D. Wittliff. Jim Harrison. * Brad Pitt. Anthony Hopkins. Aidan Quinn. Legends of the Fall - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide
as Susannah Fincannon Ludlow, the woman whose arrival and presence ignite a rivalry between the brothers.
(original title: Legends of the Fall ) is a 1994 epic historical drama directed by Edward Zwick. Set in the remote wilderness of Montana in the early 20th century, it tells a sweeping story of a father and his three sons whose lives are forever changed by love, war, and betrayal. Movie Overview Release Date: December 23, 1994. Running Time: 133 minutes (approx. 2h 13m). Genres: Drama, Romance, War, Western.
The story spans nearly 50 years, beginning with Colonel Ludlow moving his family to a remote ranch to escape a government he despises. The brothers' bond remains strong until Samuel returns from college with his fiancée, Susannah, for whom both Alfred and Tristan develop feelings. When all three brothers go to fight in World War I, Samuel is killed, causing the remaining family members to spiral into grief, rivalry, and personal turmoil throughout the Prohibition era.
as Col. William Ludlow, the anti-government father who raises his sons in the Montana wilds.
The film is well-known for its , which won an Academy Award, and its powerful musical score by James Horner . Legends of the Fall (1994) - IMDb
as Tristan Ludlow, the wild and rebellious favorite son.
The 1979 novella of the same name by Jim Harrison .