Cold Mountain Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
12/25/2003
DVD Release Date:
06/29/2004
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for violence and sexuality.
Run Time:
155 min.
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Director(s):
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
Status:
DVD
