Carried Away
“A story of first loves and last chances.”
Synopsis
Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-10
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Joseph Svenden
Amy Irving
Rosealee Henson
Amy Locane
Catherine Wheeler
Julie Harris
Joseph's Mother
Gary Busey
Major Nathan Wheeler
Hal Holbrook
Doctor Evans
Christopher Pettiet
Robert Henson
Priscilla Pointer
Lily Henson
Gail Cronauer
Beverly
Joe Stevens
School Board Man
Connie Cooper
Charlotte
Eleese Lester
Marie
Doug Jackson
Frank
Todd Duffey
Young Joseph
Linda Coleman
Young Joseph's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Harrison, Ed Jones
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Carried Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features, CineTel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
Jim Harrison, Ed Jones
Bruce Broughton
Declan Quinn
Bruce Cannon
Bruno Barreto, Paul Hertzberg, Lisa M. Hansen, Amy Irving
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Barreto
Director
Paul Hertzberg
Producer
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Peter Paul Raubertas
Production Design
Grania Preston
Costume Design
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Jones
Writer
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.
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BD Release: 1996-2000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carried Away
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What is Carried Away about?
Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.
Who directed Carried Away?
Carried Away was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in Carried Away?
The principal cast of Carried Away includes Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane, Julie Harris, Gary Busey.
When was Carried Away released and how long is it?
Carried Away was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Carried Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carried Away was composed by Bruce Broughton.
Is Carried Away based on a book or true story?
Carried Away is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Harrison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carried Away?
Carried Away holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).