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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786304458419
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 630445841X
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 30, 1997
Running Time: 133 minutes
Sales Rank: 23543
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: January 13, 1995
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
A box-office hit when released in 1994, this sprawling, frequently overwrought familial melodrama may get sillier as its plot progresses, but it's the kind of lusty, character-based epic that Hollywood should attempt more often. It's also an unabashedly flattering star vehicle for Brad Pitt as Tristan--the rebellious middle son of a fiercely independent Montana rancher and military veteran (Anthony Hopkins)--who is routinely at odds with his more responsible older brother, Alfred (Aidan Quinn), and younger brother, Samuel (Henry Thomas). From the battlefields of World War I to his adventures as an oceangoing sailor, Tristan's life is full of personal torment, especially when he returns to Montana and finds himself competing with Alfred over Samuel's beautiful widow (Julia Ormond), whose passion for Tristan disrupts the already turbulent Ludlow clan. Under the wide-open canopy of Big Sky country, this operatic tale unfolds with all the bloodlust, tragedy, and scenery-chewing performances you'd expect to find in a hokey bestselling novel (in fact, it's based on the acclaimed novella by Jim Harrison), but it's a potent mix that's highly entertaining. Not surprisingly, John Toll won an Academy Award for his breathtaking outdoor cinematography. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Solid entertainment that's very easy to enjoy...
`Legends of the Fall' is an easy movie to love. It stars one of the most charming men working in film today. It also stars a man regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. It is beautifully shot and very well acted; filled to the brim with sentiment and grace and an ending so emotionally gut-wrenching you'll be unable to hold back the tears.
It's not perfect, but it's still very, very good.
The story tells of three brothers, Tristan, Alfred and Samuel ... Read More
Rating:  - Incredibly tragic story & beautiful cinematography
This is one of my favorite films, and the Superbit edition's enhanced picture and sound made this a real treat. Although very dramatic, the film paints a portrait of a family inadvertently torn apart by love, family tragedy and a lack of repentence. The entire cast is at its finest, and even Brad Pitt whom I don't consider one of the best actors, shines in this story and cast.
The dialogue and the unraveling of this story is often heart breaking and immensely sad, given a set of impossible ... Read More
Rating: - Brilliant Epic!
Love, betrayal, passion, loyalty, revenge, death, triumph....all in one well directed and exceptionally well cast movie. What more could you ask for?!
Rating: - Read the novella, then watch the film
Usually, watching a film adaptation of a book or story is a letdown. But in the case of Legends Of The Fall I'd have to say it is advisable to read the story before watching the film as it is helpful in understanding the motivations of the characters, even though the film differs greatly from the novella.
The film didn't--couldn't--portray character motivation as the story by Jim Harrison does. Watching the film without the background of the novella will have you wondering why the hell Suzanne ... Read More
Rating:  - what a waste of talent
It is hard to finish this film since it is so predictable, overly dramatic, and devoid of a sensible message. The four leading actors are good as their other films will bear witness to, however Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond can't escape from a idiotic plot and overly dramatic unrealistic script.
Repeatedly in the film we see people going away while those left behind huddle together with tears in their eyes while overly dramatic music tells the viewer that something ... Read More
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