Carried Away
"A story of first loves and last chances."
Originally released in 1996. Carried Away is a drama/romance film. directed by Bruno Barreto.
Starring Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, and Amy Locane
Synopsis
Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dennis Hopper
as Joseph Svenden
Amy Irving
as Rosealee Henson
Amy Locane
as Catherine Wheeler
Julie Harris
as Joseph's Mother
Gary Busey
as Major Nathan Wheeler
Hal Holbrook
as Doctor Evans
Christopher Pettiet
as Robert Henson
Priscilla Pointer
as Lily Henson
Gail Cronauer
as Beverly
Joe Stevens
as School Board Man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Fine Line Features
- CineTel Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carried Away about?
Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend'...
Who directed Carried Away?
Carried Away was directed by Bruno Barreto.
How long is Carried Away?
Carried Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Carried Away released?
Carried Away was released on January 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carried Away?
The main cast of Carried Away includes Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane, Julie Harris, Gary Busey.