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Beyond the Horizon
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Beyond the Horizon

1975-07-17 · 105 min · ★ 10.0

Drama · TV Movie

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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Directors
Rick Hauser, Michael Kahn
Production companies
PBS, Broadway Theatre Archive
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BackusRichard BackusRobert Mayo
Kate WilkinsonKate Mayo
John RandolphJohn RandolphJames Mayo
Edward J. MooreAndrew Mayo
Maria TucciRuth Atkins
James BroderickJames BroderickCaptain Scott
Geraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldMrs. Atkins
Kathy KoperwhatsMary Mayo
Mike HoulihanBen
John HousemanJohn HousemanDr. Fawcett

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