After the Fall from Innocence the Legend begins.|Dec. 16, 1994|United States|133 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Drama;Romance;War;Western
Description: “Legends of the Fall,” released in 1994, is a captivating film telling the tale of Colonel William Ludlow, who leaves the U.S. Army due to its mistreatment of Native Americans. He settles in a remote part of Montana with his Cree friend, One Stab, builds a ranch, and raises his family. Joining them are former outlaw Decker, his Cree wife Pet, and their daughter Isabel Two. Colonel Ludlow has three sons: Alfred, the eldest, is responsible and cautious; Tristan, the middle son, is wild and deeply connected to Native American traditions; and Samuel, the youngest, is educated but naive, often protected by his brothers.
As the story unfolds, Samuel returns from Harvard with his fiancée, Susannah. Susannah finds Tristan intriguing but remains devoted to Samuel. However, Samuel decides to join the Canadian Expeditionary Force to fight in World War I, despite his father’s objections. Alfred also enlists, and Tristan reluctantly follows, vowing to protect Samuel.
During the war, Alfred is injured in a brutal attack, and Tristan discovers Samuel has volunteered for a perilous mission. Rushing to save him, Tristan arrives too late and is left devastated. In a heart-wrenching act, Tristan cuts out Samuel’s heart and sends it home to be buried at their family ranch. This film explores themes of love, loyalty, and loss, making it a timeless cinematic masterpiece.
Cast director: Edward Zwick
Cast actor: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond, Henry Thomas, Karina Lombard, Gordon Tootoosis, John Novak, Robert Wisden, Tantoo Cardinal
Original name: Legends of the Fall