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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 44 MIN

Legends of the Fall (1994) – War, Love and the Real History Behind the Family Epic

from The Historical Movies Podcast

Legends of the Fall – is it the most ‘90s movies of all time? We take a look through this classic from 1994, directed by Edward Zwick and starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn and Julia Ormond.We discuss some of the history covered including the true story behind the World War I football in the trenches, why Americans went off to fight for the British Empire and was Colonel Ludlow a suspect in the JFK assassination.Plus: Really, really, really bad acting, a stroke previously unknown to science, how this movie toned down the original novel and the lifespan of grizzly bears.Know where we can book tickets for the Anthony Hopkins Accent World Tour, or would just like to get in touch? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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