Duel in the Sun(1946)
“Emotions . . . As Violent As The Wind-Swept Prairie !”
Overview
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.
Director
King Vidor
Studio
The Selznick Studio
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$20M
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
Tilly Losch
as Mrs. Chavez
Butterfly McQueen
as Vashti
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
2h 24m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
The Selznick Studio • Vanguard Films
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Where can I watch Duel in the Sun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Duel in the Sun (1946).
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 and released in 1946. It is a western, drama, romance film.
How long is Duel in the Sun?▼
Duel in the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
Who stars in Duel in the Sun?▼
The cast of Duel in the Sun includes 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 and more.
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