Happy Sunday friends! So Legends of the Fall was on TV today and since it is one of my favorite films, I will give you some trivia! If you’ve never seen the film, you must. It is absolutely gorgeous, and a true epic. The story takes place in Montana around the early 1900’s through prohibition. Brad Pitt looks amazing and I wanted to name my child Tristan after his character!
Here are some fun facts:
–Johnny Depp was offered, and turned down, the role of Tristan Ludlow. (OMG really?)
–Neither Brad Pitt nor Julia Ormond had ridden before making this film.
–The title refers to the biblical fall from innocence. In Sweden, however, the title was translated as “Höstlegender” meaning Legends of the (season) Fall (as in autumn). Similarly, in South Korea, the title was “Gaeul-ui jeonseol” interpreting “the fall” as the autumn season.
–Originally conceived as a starring vehicle for Sean Connery and Tom Cruise.
–Both Samantha Mathis and Gwyneth Paltrow read for the role of Susannah.
–Moving filming from Montana to Canada saved the production $2 million.
–Calgary was chosen as the main filming location because of its dry weather. Naturally, once the production started there, they were met with record rainfalls.
Have a great day friends!
Yikes – so glad Samantha Mathis didn’t get it? She’s cute and perky and all…but Julia was perfectly elegant and crazy.
I have to admit….I fell in LOVE with Brad Pitt in this movie!!! 🙂
xx
Rachel
You’re not alone in your adoration of this wonderful film, I’ve loved it for many years, too (and distinctly remember crying the first time I saw, moved as I was by the sublime acting).
Wonderful post, Kori, thank you!
Oodles of hugs,
♥ Jessica
I fell in love with Brad Pitt after seeing that movie! Now, not so much! But still a great movie!
Happy Monday!
Carol
Love. Love. this movie!
I liked this write up. I have yet to see this movie. Maybe I will rent it this week. Lord knows I need alot of distractions as my life sucks right now. Ha!
And what a great cast. 🙂
Oh my gosh what a good lookin’ man is he! Thanks for all the extra info, I love reading it.
xxx
Sigh….. without a doubt he has the most beautiful eyes. Ever. What a way to start the day. Been a long time since I’ve seen this film, may have to change that.
Wow, I actually remember seeing that movie with my friend, Jenny. We were both drooling over the scene when he was riding the horse without his shirt, LOL!
I posted my award you left me on the sidebar of my blog. Now if you click on my award it links it back to yours. Thanks again for sharing. I love Marilyn!
Great movie, Brad looks so good with long hair 🙂
Okay Ms. Kori I’m now making a list of the movies from your blog that I haven’t seen that omg I MUST see. This is definitely one of them. Brad Pitt looks so dreamy…hehe…thanks for the heads up!!
Oh I remember loving that movie when it came out. The costumes and melodrama especially:) Interesting facts!
Yet another movie I haven’t seen. It’s now on my list.
I agree – this is a most beautiful film…and Brad Pitt was just added eye candy!
Are you trying to kill me? Oh goodness gracious, Brad Pitt…the second most gorgeous men to ever walk the earth, Elvis was the first! lol
Love and hugs,
Karyn
A true God among men back then.
So sad to see what hell Angelina hath wrought!
One of my all time favorite movies too!
And THANK YOU for the wonderful award!!
xo
Elise