Sweeping period drama set in early 20th-century Montana. The three sons of a retired colonel come into conflict when they meet a beautiful woman.
An epic of the Far West where no lasting happiness awaits any of the characters, with the added joy of James Horner's sweeping music.
Anthony Hopkins, is the horse rancher in the Montana wilds with three sons: the oldest, law-abiding Alfred (Aidan Quinn), young, idealistic Samuel (Henry Thomas) and the middle son Tristan (Brad Pitt), a man of the earth.
The catalyst for tragedy is Susannah (Julia Ormond), initially Samuel's fiancée but, this being a romantic epic, loved by all three brothers and drawn to Tristan, the most basic.
Tragedy sets in when the boys all go off to fight in World War One, leaving Susannah on the ranch with their father.
The rest of the film shows a family struggling to forgive and move on, where loyalties are confused.
Impressive scenery and performances, especially from Aidan Quinn.
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