Question 1

How did the film recreate the massive scale of the Great Land Rush?

Accepted Answer

The recreation involved 800 extras, 400 horses, and 200 wagons, with extras recruited from a re-enactment society called The Re-enactors.

Question 2

What surprising connection does director Ron Howard have to the historical event depicted in the film?

Accepted Answer

Three of Ron Howard's great-grandparents actually rode in the Great Land Rush of 1893, which is depicted in the film.

Question 3

What controversial behind-the-scenes trick did Ron Howard use to get a genuine reaction from Nicole Kidman?

Accepted Answer

Ron Howard asked Tom Cruise to remove his underwear without telling Nicole Kidman during a scene where her character lifts a bowl covering his crotch, getting the reaction he wanted.

Question 4

Why has 'Far and Away' become an unexpected cult classic in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

In Ireland, the movie has become something of a cult classic comedy for some due to the notoriously bad 'Oirish' accents.

Question 5

What major international film festival featured 'Far and Away' in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992.

Question 6

What massive production effort was involved in recreating the Great Land Rush?

Accepted Answer

The recreation involved 800 extras, 400 horses, and 200 wagons, with extras recruited from a re-enactment society called The Re-enactors.

Question 7

Why did director Ron Howard secretly ask Tom Cruise to remove his underwear during a scene?

Accepted Answer

Ron Howard wanted a more genuine facial reaction from Nicole Kidman during a scene where her character lifts a bowl covering Joseph's crotch, so he had Cruise remove his underwear without telling Kidman.

Question 8

What personal family connection does director Ron Howard have to the historical event depicted in the film?

Accepted Answer

Three of Ron Howard's great-grandparents actually rode in the Great Land Rush of 1893, which is depicted in the film.

Question 9

Why is Nicole Kidman's Irish accent in the film technically incorrect for her character?

Accepted Answer

As a wealthy landowner's daughter in Ireland at the time, Shannon Christie would have spoken with a largely English accent, but Kidman was taught an educated Dublin accent to avoid confusing international audiences.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the story of Far and Away?

Accepted Answer

A young couple escapes Ireland dreaming of a new life during Oklahoma's land giveaway, but must survive betrayal, harsh winter conditions, and her parents determined to bring her back home.

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