LEGENDS OF THE FALL-SUPERBIT (DVD/WS 1.85/DD 5.1/DTS/ENG-FR-SP-PO-CH-KO-SUB DVD

Legends of the Fall
The sweeping, melodramatic saga of three brothers, their powerful father, and a beautiful woman, the popular period drama Legends of the Fall presents a romanticized view of rugged masculinity against lush Montana scenery. Based on a novel by Jim Harrison, the film covers decades in the lives of Alfred (Aidan Quinn), Tristan (Brad Pitt), and Samuel (Henry Thomas) Ludlow, the sons of retired military man William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins). Raised by the unorthodox Ludlow after the departure of their mother, the boys grow up close, sharing an appreciation of the land and a pioneering spirit. The family becomes divided, however, when young Sam enlists in World War I over his father's objections, and his brothers follow suit to protect him. Despite these efforts, Sam dies in battle, leaving Alfred and Tristan to return home and deal with the lingering torment. Further complicating matters is the presence of Sam's beautiful fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond). After Sam's death, she attracts the romantic attention of both the responsible Alfred and the brooding Tristan, a conflict that threatens to drive the brothers apart. Aspiring to epic status, the film utilizes period detail and attractive landscapes as a backdrop for tragic, doomed romance. While some critics complained that the film resembled a romance novel writ, veering at times into the overwrought, audiences embraced the combination of emotion and grand historical scale, making the film a box-office success. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Cast Brad Pitt as Tristan Ludlow Anthony Hopkins as Col. William Ludlow Aidan Quinn as Alfred Ludlow Henry Thomas as Samuel Ludlow Karina Lombard as Isabel Two Julia Ormond as Susannah Finncannon Gordon Tootoosis as One Stab Tantoo Cardinal as Pet Paul Desmond as Decker

Crew Richard Roberts - Art Director Andrew Precht - Art Director Mary Colquhoun - Casting Sarah Caplan - Co-producer Jane Bartelme - Co-producer Deborah L. Scott - Costume Designer Nilo Otero - First Assistant Director Edward Zwick - Director Steven Rosenblum - Editor James Horner - Composer (Music Score) Jean A. Black - Makeup Lilly Kilvert - Production Designer John M. Eckert - Production Designer John Toll - Cinematographer Marshall Herskovitz - Producer Edward Zwick - Producer William D. Wittliff - Producer Patrick Crowley - Producer Dorree Cooper - Set Designer Douglas Ganton - Sound/Sound Designer David E. Campbell - Sound/Sound Designer William D. Wittliff - Screenwriter Susan Shilliday - Screenwriter Anne Gordon - Animal Trainer/Wrangler Jim Harrison - Book Author

Legends of the Fall
Although Edward Zwick's ambitious, tragic epic oozes with melodrama, it nevertheless manages to captivate the imagination. With a macho rural narrative smacking of a Jack London tale, the story becomes stuck in a tragic mode early on, with one painful event after another befalling the film's central family. Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, and Aidan Quinn all breathe life into their respective characters, but their work, as well as Zwick's ability to capture the rugged beauty of Montana's pastoral landscapes, is severely compromised by the film's excessive length and its narrative's unceasing tragedies, both of which try the viewer's patience. The cast rarely disappoints though; Hopkins is exceptional as the patriarchal anarchist, while Pitt and Quinn also offer some strong moments. Legends of the Fall has all the elements of classic melodrama: romance, war, tragedy, and sibling rivalry, and its universal appeal made it a hit with moviegoers but, despite its aspirations, it is by no means an epic tale for the ages. ~ Mike DiBella, All Movie Guide
 

Brad Pitt: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominated) David E. Campbell: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound (nominated) Dorree Cooper: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Art Direction (nominated) Edward Zwick: Golden Globe, Best Director (nominated) James Horner: Golden Globe, Best Original Score (nominated) John Toll: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Cinematography (winner) John Toll: American Society of Cinematographers, Best Cinematography (nominated) Lilly Kilvert: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Art Direction (nominated)

Golden Globe, Best Picture - Drama (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish, Por, KO, TH Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel Additional Features: cc Digitally mastered audio & anamorphic video Widescreen presentation Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai Scene selections DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 133 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Start [2:07] 2. Ludlow Family History [5:53] 3. Susannah [5:07] 4. Isabel Two [1:51] 5. Dinner & Entertainment [6:49] 6. O'Banions & Sheriff Tynert [3:35] 7. Tristan & Susannah [8:39] 8. "The Horror's Indescribable." [5:45] 9. Looking for Samuel [5:10] 10. The Indian Way [5:00] 11. "I'm In Love With You." [2:30] 12. Tristan Returns [4:13] 13. Passion consummated [2:42] 14. Alfred Leaves [6:27] 15. Four Beers [1:36] 16. The Bear's Voice [1:34] 17. "I'll Wait Forever" [2:53] 18. Letter For Herself [5:28] 19. Defending Tristan [4:31] 20. Tristan Comes Home [8:23] 21. All Grown Up [1:56] 22. The Oddest News [4:53] 23. Bootleggers' Meeting [1:04] 24. Family Reunion [3:34] 25. "Stay Out Of Our Way" [5:20] 26. Prison Visitor [4:05] 27. Revenge & Suicide [2:22] 28. Not Here to Arrest Him [6:39]