Legends of the Fall
“After the Fall from Innocence the Legend begins.”
Synopsis
In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow lives on a ranch in the wilderness with his sons, Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel. Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family are bound by loyalty, tested by war, and torn apart by love, as told over the course of several decades in this epic saga.
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Legends of the Fall (1994) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-29
Top Cast
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Brad Pitt
Tristan Ludlow
Anthony Hopkins
Col. William Ludlow
Aidan Quinn
Alfred Ludlow
Julia Ormond
Susannah Fincannon Ludlow
Henry Thomas
Samuel Ludlow
Karina Lombard
Isabel Two Decker Ludlow
Gordon Tootoosis
One Stab
John Novak
James O'Banion
Robert Wisden
John T. O'Banion
Tantoo Cardinal
Pet
Paul Desmond
Decker
Christina Pickles
Isabel Ludlow
Kenneth Welsh
Sheriff Tynert
Bill Dow
Longley
Sam Sarkar
Rodriguez
Nigel Bennett
Asgaard
Keegan MacIntosh
Boy Tristan
Eric Johnson
Teen Tristan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
December 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$160.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.35x
+$130.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Shilliday, William D. Wittliff
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Legends of the Fall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cornish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $160.6M
- Production Studios
- Bedford Falls Productions, TriStar Pictures, Pangaea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Zwick
Susan Shilliday, William D. Wittliff, Jim Harrison
James Horner
John Toll
Steven Rosenblum
Marshall Herskovitz, William D. Wittliff, Edward Zwick, Patrick Crowley
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Zwick
Director
Susan Shilliday
Screenplay
William D. Wittliff
Screenplay
Marshall Herskovitz
Producer
William D. Wittliff
Producer
Edward Zwick
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
John Toll
Director of Photography
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Lilly Kilvert
Production Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Brent Woolsey
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legends of the Fall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legends of the Fall about?
In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow lives on a ranch in the wilderness with his sons, Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel. Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family are bound by loyalty, tested by war, and torn apart by love, as told over the course of several decades in this epic saga.
Who directed Legends of the Fall?
Legends of the Fall was directed by Edward Zwick.
Who stars in Legends of the Fall?
The principal cast of Legends of the Fall includes Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond, Henry Thomas.
When was Legends of the Fall released and how long is it?
Legends of the Fall was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Legends of the Fall?
Legends of the Fall had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $160.6M at the worldwide box office (5.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Legends of the Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legends of the Fall was composed by James Horner.
Is Legends of the Fall based on a book or true story?
Legends of the Fall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Harrison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legends of the Fall?
Legends of the Fall holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).