Far North
Synopsis
After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard
- Original Score
- Clay Buckner, Tommy Thompson, Jack Herrick, Chris Frank
- Original Title
- Far North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nelson Entertainment Group, Circle JS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Clay Buckner, Tommy Thompson, Jack Herrick, Chris Frank
Robbie Greenberg
Bill Yahraus
Carolyn Pfeiffer, Shep Gordon, Malcolm R. Harding
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Shepard
Director
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Rita Salazar
Costume Design
Bill Yahraus
Editor
Sam Shepard
Writer
Malcolm R. Harding
Producer
Clay Buckner
Original Music Composer
Tommy Thompson
Original Music Composer
Jack Herrick
Original Music Composer
Chris Frank
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far North about?
After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
Who directed Far North?
Far North was directed by Sam Shepard.
Who stars in Far North?
The principal cast of Far North includes Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat, Ann Wedgeworth.
When was Far North released and how long is it?
Far North was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Far North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far North was composed by Clay Buckner, Tommy Thompson, Jack Herrick, Chris Frank.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Far North?
Far North holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).