Raintree County
"In The Great Tradition Of Civil War Romance"
Originally released in 1957. Raintree County is a romance/drama film. directed by Edward Dmytryk. With a runtime of 3h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, and Eva Marie Saint
Synopsis
In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love triangle is further complicated by the American Civil War, and dark family history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
3h 8m
188 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (58 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.1M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Susanna Drake Shawnessy
Montgomery Clift
as John Wickliff Shawnessy
Eva Marie Saint
as Nell Gaither
Nigel Patrick
as Prof. Jerusalem Webster Stiles
Lee Marvin
as Orville 'Flash' Perkins
Rod Taylor
as Garwood B. Jones
Agnes Moorehead
as Ellen Shawnessy
Walter Abel
as T.D. Shawnessy
Jarma Lewis
as Barbara Drake
Tom Drake
as Bobby Drake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,474,000
- Revenue
- $9,080,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raintree County about?
In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love t...
Who directed Raintree County?
Raintree County was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
How long is Raintree County?
Raintree County has a runtime of 3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes total).
When was Raintree County released?
Raintree County was released on December 20, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raintree County?
The main cast of Raintree County includes Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Eva Marie Saint, Nigel Patrick, Lee Marvin.