Far North is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sam Shepard. The film stars Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat, Ann Wedgeworth and Patricia Arquette.
| Far North | |
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| Directed by | Sam Shepard |
| Written by | Sam Shepard |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Robbie Greenberg |
| Edited by | Bill Yahraus |
| Music by | The Red Clay Ramblers |
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| Distributed by | Nelson Entertainment |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million[1] |
| Box office | $147,234 |
Far North was released in the United States on September 10, 1988, by Nelson Entertainment.
Premise edit
After her father is injured in a horse-riding accident, a young woman faces the trials and tribulations of her dysfunctional, countryside family when he pressures her into euthanizing the horse.
Cast edit
- Jessica Lange as Kate
- Charles Durning as Bertrum
- Tess Harper as Rita
- Donald Moffat as Uncle Dane
- Ann Wedgeworth as Amy
- Patricia Arquette as Jilly
- Nina Draxten as Gramma
References edit
- Carr, Jay (1988-09-15). "'Far North' travels in circles". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- Clark, Mike (1988-11-09). "This 'Far North' is too far gone". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
