Beyond the Horizon

Story

Synopsis

On a Connecticut farm, James Mayo's two sons both love Ruth Atkins. Robert, the younger son, is sickly and dreams of escaping to a romantic life somewhere "beyond the horizon." Andy is hard-working and steadfast and loves his brother deeply. When Ruth reveals that she loves Robert and not, as everyone believed, Andy, Robert's plans to go to sea with his uncle are disrupted. He decides to stay at home and marry Ruth, while Andy, unwilling to remain close at hand as his brother marries the girl he loves, takes Robert's place on the voyage. This turn of events leads to heartache and tragedy for everyone involved.

Directors

Michael Kahn, Rick Hauser

Writers

Eugene O'Neill

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

17 July 1975

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Richard Backus

  Robert Mayo

• Kate Wilkinson

  Kate Mayo

• 

  John Randolph

  James Mayo

• Edward J. Moore

  Andrew Mayo

• 

  Maria Tucci

  Ruth Atkins

• 

  James Broderick

  Captain Scott

• 

  Geraldine Fitzgerald

  Mrs. Atkins

• Kathy Koperwhats

  Mary Mayo

• Mike Houlihan

  Ben

• 

  John Houseman

  Dr. Fawcett