Beyond the Horizon (1975)
On a Connecticut farm, James Mayo's two sons both love Ruth Atkins. Robert, the younger son, is sickly and dreams of escaping to a romantic life somewhere "beyond the horizon." Andy is hard-working and steadfast and loves his brother deeply. When Ruth reveals that she loves Robert and not, as everyone believed, Andy, Robert's plans to go to sea with his uncle are disrupted. He decides to stay at home and marry Ruth, while Andy, unwilling to remain close at hand as his brother marries the girl he loves, takes Robert's place on the voyage. This turn of events leads to heartache and tragedy for everyone involved.
Director: Michael Kahn, Rick Hauser
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: July 17, 1975
Cast
- Richard Backus - Robert Mayo
- Kate Wilkinson - Kate Mayo
- John Randolph - James Mayo
- Edward J. Moore - Andrew Mayo
- Maria Tucci - Ruth Atkins
- James Broderick - Captain Scott
- Geraldine Fitzgerald - Mrs. Atkins
- Kathy Koperwhats - Mary Mayo
- Mike Houlihan - Ben
- John Houseman - Dr. Fawcett
Screenplay
Music: William David Brohn
Editing: George Keenan
Production: PBS, Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
farm, country life, tragedy
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More Films by Director: Michael Kahn, Rick Hauser
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beyond the Horizon about?
- On a Connecticut farm, James Mayo's two sons both love Ruth Atkins. Robert, the younger son, is sickly and dreams of escaping to a romantic life somewhere "beyond the horizon." Andy is hard-working and steadfast and loves his brother deeply. When Ruth reveals that she loves Robert and not, as everyone believed, Andy, Robert's plans to go to sea with his uncle are disrupted. He decides to stay at home and marry Ruth, while Andy, unwilling to remain close at hand as his brother marries the girl he loves, takes Robert's place on the voyage. This turn of events leads to heartache and tragedy for everyone involved.
- Who directed Beyond the Horizon?
- Beyond the Horizon was directed by Michael Kahn, Rick Hauser.
- Who stars in Beyond the Horizon?
- Beyond the Horizon stars Richard Backus, Kate Wilkinson, John Randolph, Edward J. Moore, Maria Tucci, James Broderick.
- How long is Beyond the Horizon?
- Beyond the Horizon has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Beyond the Horizon?
- Beyond the Horizon is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Beyond the Horizon produced?
- Beyond the Horizon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Beyond the Horizon?
- The themes of Beyond the Horizon include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.