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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

Summary: Samuel Lap is a young Amish boy who witnesses a murder in Philadelphia while traveling with his mother Rachel. A good cop named John Book must go with them into hiding when the killers come after them. All three retreat to Amish country and Book has to adjust to the new life style, and his feelings for the boy's mother. Of course the killers are still on their trail.
Runtime: 112 min
Production: Paramount Pictures
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Country: USA
Languages: English, German
Home Release Date: Jun 29, 1999
Director Credit
Peter Weir Director
Writer Credit
Earl W. Wallace Story
Pamela Wallace Story
William Kelley Story
Principal Cast Credit
Harrison Ford John Book
Kelly McGillis Rachel Lapp
Lukas Haas Samuel Lapp
Cast Credit
Alexander Godunov Daniel Hochleitner
Angus MacInnes Fergie
Beverly May Mrs. Yoder
Brent Jennings Det. Sgt. Elden Carter
Danny Glover McFee
Ed Crowley Sheriff
Frederick Rolf Stoltzfus
Jan Rubes Eli Lapp
John Garson Bishop Tchantz
Josef Sommer Schaeffer
Patti LuPone Elaine
Viggo Mortensen Moses Hochleitner
Producer Credit
David Bombyk Co-Producer
Edward S. Feldman Producer
Wendy Stites Associate Producer
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