Carried Away (also known as Acts of Love) is a 1996 American drama film directed by Bruno Barreto. It is based on the novel Farmer by Jim Harrison.
The film stars Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving (Barreto's then wife), Gary Busey, and Amy Locane. The tagline reads "No love is safe from desire".
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Plot
Joseph Svenden is a middle-aged schoolteacher who lives on a farm with his dying mother. In his simple life there is no excitement, even in his long-time relationship with a widow. However, when a beautiful 17-year-old girl enrolls in his class, life takes an unexpected turn. She boards her horse in his barn, and they flirt. They carry on a furtive relationship which leaves him torn between passion and knowing that he is doing something wrong. When their relationship becomes public, many different reactions ensue.
Cast
Dennis Hopper as Joseph Svenden
Todd Duffey as Young Joseph Svenden
Amy Irving as Rosealee Henson
Amy Locane as Catherine Wheeler
Julie Harris as Joseph's Mother
Gary Busey as Major Nathan Wheeler
Hal Holbrook as Dr. Evans
Christopher Pettiet as Robert Henson
Priscilla Pointer as Lily Henson
Gail Cronauer as Beverly
Alissa Alban as School Board Superintendent
E.J. Morris as School Board Woman
Joe Stevens as School Board Man
Connie Cooper as Charlotte
Eleese Lester as Marie
Doug Jackson as Frank
Karen Churchill
Production
Amy Irving revealed that her sex scene with Dennis Hopper was heavily edited.