Eternity
“Their paths will cross in more than one lifetime.”
Synopsis
TV producer James has an extremely vivid dream, in which he is a prince struggling to keep the kingdom at peace against the wishes of his warfaring brother, while at the same time competing with his brother for a woman's love. The figures in his dream match those in his real life, with his brother being an aggressive business man trying to buy James out, the king being James' advisor, and the woman being an actress recently cast for a commercial at his studio. Seeing his dreams as a message about his life, James decides to act on their guidance, even though they lead him into the fight of his life.
Top Cast
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Jon Voight
Edward / James
Armand Assante
Romi / Sean
Wilford Brimley
King / Eric
Eileen Davidson
Dahlia / Valerie
Joey Villa
Court Jester / Dan Spinelli
Frankie Valli
Taxpayer / Guido
Kaye Ballard
Sabrina / Selma
John P. Ryan
Thomas Vandervere / Prosecutor
Eugene Roche
Ridley / Governor
Bonnie Paul
Actress at Party
Joan Carol Benson
Nurse
Sonje Fortag
Col. Koofer
Diane Carlin Sims
Reporter
Kandra King
Couple at Party
Lindsey Nicole Brooks
Reporter
Patti Negri
Additional Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Paul
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Koster Paul, Steven Paul, Jon Voight
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Eternity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Triax Entertainment Group, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Paul
Dorothy Koster Paul, Steven Paul, Jon Voight
Michel Legrand
John Lambert
Hank Paul, Dorothy Koster Paul, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Paul
Director
Dorothy Koster Paul
Writer
Steven Paul
Writer
Jon Voight
Writer
Martin Zboril
Production Design
John Lambert
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Steven Paul
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eternity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eternity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eternity about?
TV producer James has an extremely vivid dream, in which he is a prince struggling to keep the kingdom at peace against the wishes of his warfaring brother, while at the same time competing with his brother for a woman's love. The figures in his dream match those in his real life, with his brother being an aggressive business man trying to buy James out, the king being James' advisor, and the woman being an actress recently cast for a commercial at his studio. Seeing his dreams as a message about his life, James decides to act on their guidance, even though they lead him into the fight of his life.
Who directed Eternity?
Eternity was directed by Steven Paul.
Who stars in Eternity?
The principal cast of Eternity includes Jon Voight, Armand Assante, Wilford Brimley, Eileen Davidson, Joey Villa.
When was Eternity released and how long is it?
Eternity was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Eternity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eternity was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eternity?
Eternity holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).