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Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon

July 17, 1975
1h 45m
Drama
TV Movie
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

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.

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Details

Director
Michael Kahn, Rick Hauser
Cast
Richard Backus, Kate Wilkinson, John Randolph, Edward J. Moore, Maria Tucci, James Broderick, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Kathy Koperwhats, Mike Houlihan, John Houseman
Release Date
July 17, 1975
Production
PBS, Broadway Theatre Archive

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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