Great Performances Beyond the Horizon
TV-G
TV Episode | 116 min | Music, Musical

Great Performances

Beyond the Horizon

TV-G

TV Episode | 116 min | Music, Musical

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 ...See moreOn 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. Written by Jim Beaver See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Backus Robert Mayo Robert Mayo See fewer	One Life to Live (1968)
Kate Wilkinson Kate Mayo Kate Mayo See fewer	Law & Order (1990)
John Randolph James Mayo James Mayo See fewer	You've Got Mail (1998)
Edward J. Moore Andrew Mayo Andrew Mayo See fewer	Great Performances (1971)
Maria Tucci Ruth Atkins Ruth Atkins See fewer	To Die For (1995)
James Broderick Captain Scott Captain Scott See fewer	Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Geraldine Fitzgerald Mrs. Atkins Mrs. Atkins See fewer	Dark Victory (1939)
Kathy Koperwhats Mary Mayo Mary Mayo See fewer	Great Performances (1971)
Mike Houlihan Ben (as Michael Houlihan) Ben (as Michael Houlihan) See fewer	The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
John Houseman Dr. Fawcett Dr. Fawcett See fewer	The Paper Chase (1973)
Hal Holbrook Theater in America Host Theater in America Host See fewer	Into the Wild (2007)