Into the West

"A magical Adventure begins..."

1992 1h 37m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 56

AdventureDramaFamilyFantasyWestern

Synopsis

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Accused of a crime they didn't commit, two city kids and a magical horse are about to become the coolest outlaws ever to ride Into The West.

“A magical Adventure begins...”

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Cast

Gabriel Byrne
Papa Reilly
Ellen Barkin
Kathleen
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Ossie
Rúaidhrí Conroy
Tito
David Kelly
Grandfather
Johnny Murphy
Tracker
Colm Meaney
Barreller
John Kavanagh
Hartnett

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Newell
Writers: Jim Sheridan, Michael Pearce
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Newell, shot by Newton Thomas Sigel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Patrick Doyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Gabriel Byrne and Ellen Barkin and Ciarán Fitzgerald carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A magical Adventure begins...".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Newell directs. Newton Thomas Sigel behind the camera. Patrick Doyle scores. Peter Boyle cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Mike Newell, shot by Newton Thomas Sigel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Patrick Doyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Gabriel Byrne and Ellen Barkin and Ciarán Fitzgerald carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A magical Adventure begins...".
8IMDB entry: tt0104522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.