Far and Away Cast
The cast of Far and Away.
Tom Cruise
as Joseph Donnelly

Tom Cruise plays Joseph Donnelly, an Irish immigrant with dreams of owning his own land in America.

Nicole Kidman
as Shannon Christie

Nicole Kidman portrays Shannon Christie, a strong-willed young woman who joins Joseph on his journey to the United States.

Thomas Gibson
as Stephen Chase

Thomas Gibson takes on the role of Stephen Chase, a wealthy and arrogant landowner who becomes a rival to Joseph.

Robert Prosky
as Daniel Christie

Robert Prosky plays Daniel Christie, Shannon's father, who disapproves of her relationship with Joseph.

Barbara Babcock
as Nora Christie

Barbara Babcock portrays Nora Christie, Shannon's mother who also questions her daughter's choices.

Cyril Cusack
as Danty Duff

Cyril Cusack appears as Danty Duff, a landlord who causes trouble for Joseph and Shannon.

Eileen Pollock
as Mary Kay

Eileen Pollock plays Mary Kay, a woman who befriends Joseph and provides support during his time in America.

Colm Meaney
as Kelly

Colm Meaney portrays Kelly, a friend of Joseph who helps him navigate the challenges of settling in a new country.

Douglas Gillison
as Dermody

Douglas Gillison takes on the role of Dermody, a character who interacts with Joseph and Shannon during their journey.

Michelle Johnson
as Grace

Michelle Johnson plays Grace, a woman who catches the eye of Joseph during his time in America.

Wayne Grace
as Bourke

Wayne Grace appears as Bourke, a character who plays a role in the challenges faced by Joseph and Shannon.

Niall Tóibín
as Joe Donnelly

Niall Tóibín portrays Joe Donnelly, Joseph's father who influences his decision to seek a new life in America.

Jared Harris
as Paddy Donnelly
Steven O'Donnell
as Colm Donnelly
Barry McGovern
as McGuire
Gary Lee Davis
as Gordon
Peadar Lamb
as Farmer
Mark Mulholland
as Peasant
P.J. Brady
as Peasant
Wesley Murphy
as Landlord
Jimmy Keogh
as Priest
J.G. Devlin
as Villager
Gerry Walsh
as Villager
Brendan Cauldwell
as Tavern Keeper
Derry Power
as Peter
Noel O'Donovan
as Matthew
Macdara Ó Fátharta
as John
Eileen Colgan
as Lady
Kate Flynn
as Lady
Joan O'Hara
as Lady
Frankie McCafferty
as Map Vendor
Poll Moussoulides
as Hat Vendor
Pat Kinevane
as Irish Vendor
Donncha Crowley
as Flag Vendor
Tim McDonnell
as Fruit Vendor
Todd Hallowell
as Thug
Ken McCluskey
as Thug
Brendan Ellis
as Rebel Leader
Clint Howard
as Flynn
Jeffrey Andrews
as Coniff
Judith McIntyre
as Glenna
Rynagh O'Grady
as Olive
Martin Ewen
as Lamplighter
Brendan Gleeson
as Social Club Policeman
Frank Coughlan
as Doctor
Hoke Howell
as Crew Boss
Arnold Kuenning
as Old Man
Rocco Sisto
as Immigrant
Michael Rudd
as Immigrant
Donré Sampson
as Railworker
Harry Webster
as Derelict
Mark Wheeler
as Officer
Rance Howard
as Tomlin
William Preston
as Blacksmith
Pauline McLynn
as Prostitute
Joanne McAteer
as Prostitute
Cara Wilder
as Prostitute
Aedin Moloney
as Prostitute
Helen Montague
as Piano Playing Prostitute
John-Clay Scott
as Boxer
Clay M. Lilley
as Boxer
Cole S. McKay
as Boxer
James Jude Courtney
as Boxer
Jeff Ramsey
as Boxer
Anthony De Longis
as Boxer
Carl Ciarfalio
as Boxer
Tim Monich
as Bigoted Man
Alecia LaRue
as Boston Maid
Ian Elliot
as Turner
Bobby Huber
as Social Club Thug
Julie Rowen
as Social Club Woman
Louisa Marie
as Social Club Woman
Brian Munn
as Henchman
Bob Dolman
as Honest Bob
Phillip V. Caruso
as I.M. Malone
Tom Lucy
as Immigration Policeman
Kris Murphy
as Dancing Girl (uncredited)
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