A Place in the Sun
"Young people asking so much of life... taking so much of love!"
Originally released in 1951. A Place in the Sun is a drama/romance film. directed by George Stevens. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters
Synopsis
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (410 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Montgomery Clift
as George Eastman
Elizabeth Taylor
as Angela Vickers
Shelley Winters
as Alice Tripp
Anne Revere
as Hannah Eastman
Keefe Brasselle
as Earl Eastman
Fred Clark
as Defense Attorney Bellows
Raymond Burr
as District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe
Herbert Heyes
as Charles Eastman
Shepperd Strudwick
as Anthony Vickers
Frieda Inescort
as Mrs. Ann Vickers
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $7,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- George Stevens Jr. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Place in the Sun about?
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
Who directed A Place in the Sun?
A Place in the Sun was directed by George Stevens.
How long is A Place in the Sun?
A Place in the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was A Place in the Sun released?
A Place in the Sun was released on June 12, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Place in the Sun?
The main cast of A Place in the Sun includes Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere, Keefe Brasselle.
Is A Place in the Sun worth watching?
A Place in the Sun has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 410 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.