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Plot

Based on the novel by Charles Frazier, Anthony Minghella's star-studded Cold Mountain is a sweeping tale set in the final days of the American Civil War. Jude Law stars as Inman, a young soldier who, despite an injury, is struggling to make his way home to Cold Mountain, NC, where his beloved Ada (Nicole Kidman) awaits. In Inman's absence, Ada befriends Ruby (Renée Zellweger), who helps her keep up her late father's farm. Meanwhile, in his travels, Inman encounters a menagerie of interesting folks. Also starring Natalie Portman, Giovanni Ribisi, Donald Sutherland, and Philip Seymore Hoffman, Cold Mountain features original music by Jack White of the White Stripes.
MPAA Rating:
R for violence and sexuality.
Genre(s):
Drama,Romance,War
Run Time:
155min.
Theatrical Release Date:
12/25/2003
DVD Release Date:
06/29/2004
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Director(s):
Anthony Minghella
Starring:
Jude Law , Nicole Kidman , Renée Zellweger , Eileen Atkins , Brendan Gleeson
Themes:
Brief Encounters,Star-Crossed Lovers,Women During Wartime
Tone:
Earnest,Sweeping,Earthy,Poignant,Stirring,Elegiac
Keywords:
Civil-War [US],desertion,farmer's-daughter,injury,soldier,star-crossed-lovers,war
Country of Origin:
USA (12-25-2003)
Language:
English