Spencer's Mountain(1963)
“Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going"”
Overview
Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.
Director
Delmer Daves
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Henry Fonda
as Clay Spencer
Maureen O'Hara
as Olivia Spencer
James MacArthur
as Clayboy Spencer
Donald Crisp
as Grandpa Spencer
Wally Cox
as Preacher Goodman
Mimsy Farmer
as Claris Coleman
Virginia Gregg
as Miss Parker
Lillian Bronson
as Grandma Spencer
Whit Bissell
as Dr. Campbell
Hayden Rorke
as Colonel Coleman
Kathy Bennett
as Minnie-Cora Cook
Dub Taylor
as Percy Cook
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch Spencer's Mountain?▼
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What is Spencer's Mountain about?▼
Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.
Who directed Spencer's Mountain?▼
Spencer's Mountain was directed by Delmer Daves and released in 1963. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Spencer's Mountain?▼
Spencer's Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Spencer's Mountain?▼
The cast of Spencer's Mountain includes Henry Fonda as Clay Spencer, Maureen O'Hara as Olivia Spencer, James MacArthur as Clayboy Spencer, Donald Crisp as Grandpa Spencer, Wally Cox as Preacher Goodman and more.
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