Monday, 4 November 2019

Far and Away 1992

This Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman pairing has precisely one shot of a miniature ship in it. The ship is a model of a transatlantic steamer filmed out on location in Dublin Bay in Ireland. The model superstructure was built on the hull of a riverboat and outfitted with an engine. 

The special effects supervisor was John Richardson.

 

 







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  1. Fernando Molina García29 December 2024 at 01:12

    Nowadays the model can be seen at the Cobh Museum. It was heavily inspired by Cunard SS Servia, but with some differences, such as the height and levels of the bridge, and the forecastle structures. Great movie shots!

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