Far North (1988 film)

Far North
Theatrical poster
Directed by Sam Shepard
Written by Sam Shepard
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Robbie Greenberg
Edited by Bill Yahraus
Music by The Red Clay Ramblers
Production
company
Distributed by Nelson Entertainment
Release date
  • September 10, 1988
Running time
89 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $5 million
Box office $147,234

Far North is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sam Shepard. The film stars Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat, Ann Wedgeworth and Patricia Arquette.

Far North was released in the United States on September 10, 1988, by Nelson Entertainment.

Premise

After her father is injured in a horse-riding accident, a young woman faces the trials and tribulations of her dysfunctional, countryside family when he pressures her into euthanizing the horse.

Cast