The Big Sky(1952)
“Theirs the great adventure...”
Overview
Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Budget
$2M
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Jim Deakins
Dewey Martin
as Boone Caudill
Elizabeth Threatt
as Teal Eye
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Zeb Calloway
Buddy Baer
as Romaine
Steven Geray
as "Frenchy" Jourdonnais
Henri Letondal
as La Badie
Hank Worden
as Poordevil
Jim Davis
as Streak
Thol Simonson
as Boatman
William Self
as Boatman
Beulah Archuletta
as Blackfoot Dancer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures • Winchester Pictures Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Sky?▼
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What is The Big Sky about?▼
Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.
Who directed The Big Sky?▼
The Big Sky was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1952. It is a adventure, western, romance film.
How long is The Big Sky?▼
The Big Sky has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in The Big Sky?▼
The cast of The Big Sky includes Kirk Douglas as Jim Deakins, Dewey Martin as Boone Caudill, Elizabeth Threatt as Teal Eye, Arthur Hunnicutt as Zeb Calloway, Buddy Baer as Romaine and more.
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