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12/03/1993 Adventure, Drama 1h 47m
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A far off land. A far off journey. A far off adventure.

Overview

Thrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a native bushman who befriends them, they are determined to triumph over impossible odds and reach their destination. But along the way, the trio face a primitive desert wilderness.

  1. Mikael Salomon

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Reese Witherspoon

    Nonnie Parker

  2. Ethan Embry

    Harry Winslow

  3. Jack Thompson

    John Ricketts

  4. Sarel Bok

    Xhabbo

  5. Robert John Burke

    Paul Parker

  6. Patricia Kalember

    Elizabeth Parker

  7. Daniel Gerroll

    John Winslow

  8. Maximilian Schell

    Col. Mopani Theron

  9. Miles Anderson

    Jardin

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-09-26
Starts off a little rocky, but once it gets going 'A Far Off Place' is very good.

It's exactly what you'd want from an adventure drama. The adventure is a grand one, while the drama is certainly in there from beginning to end. The stuff in the Kalahari Desert looks neat, with it being filmed across Namibia and Zimbabwe. James Horner's score, meanwhile, fits.

The main reason for the iffy start is the acting. Reese Witherspoon (Nonnie) and Ethan Embry (Harry) aren't great in the opening 15-25 minutes, especially Embry. However, thankfully, once they are left to go on into the 100 ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$12,890,752.00

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