Duel in the Sun
"Emotions . . . As Violent As The Wind-Swept Prairie !"
Originally released in 1946. Duel in the Sun is a western/drama film. directed by King Vidor. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, and Gregory Peck
Synopsis
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (180 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.4M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Jones
as Pearl Chavez
Joseph Cotten
as Jesse McCanles
Gregory Peck
as Lewton "Lewt" McCanles
Lionel Barrymore
as Sen. Jackson McCanles
Herbert Marshall
as Scott Chavez
Lillian Gish
as Laura Belle McCanles
Walter Huston
as The Sinkiller
Charles Bickford
as Sam Pierce
Harry Carey
as Lem Smoot
Joan Tetzel
as Helen Langford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,400,000
Production Companies
- The Selznick Studio
- Vanguard Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duel in the Sun about?
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
Who directed Duel in the Sun?
Duel in the Sun was directed by King Vidor.
How long is Duel in the Sun?
Duel in the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was Duel in the Sun released?
Duel in the Sun was released on December 31, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Duel in the Sun?
The main cast of Duel in the Sun includes Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck, Lionel Barrymore, Herbert Marshall.
Is Duel in the Sun worth watching?
Duel in the Sun has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 180 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.