For Whom the Bell Tolls movie poster

For Whom the Bell Tolls

"Thunderous! Tender! Touching!"

July 12, 1943 2h 50m 6.5/10 (198 votes)

Originally released in 1943. For Whom the Bell Tolls is a war/romance film. directed by Sam Wood. With a runtime of 2h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, and Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 12, 1943 82 years ago
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Runtime 2h 50m 170 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (198 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $17.8M 5.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$17,800,000

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Whom the Bell Tolls about?

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—h...

Who directed For Whom the Bell Tolls?

For Whom the Bell Tolls was directed by Sam Wood.

How long is For Whom the Bell Tolls?

For Whom the Bell Tolls has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).

When was For Whom the Bell Tolls released?

For Whom the Bell Tolls was released on July 12, 1943 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in For Whom the Bell Tolls?

The main cast of For Whom the Bell Tolls includes Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, Vladimir Sokoloff.

Is For Whom the Bell Tolls worth watching?

For Whom the Bell Tolls has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 198 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.