The Fountainhead(1949)
No Man Takes What's Mine!
The Fountainhead Synopsis
An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.
The Fountainhead (1949) is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, released on June 25, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey and Kent Smith. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Ayn Rand, Ayn Rand
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Fountainhead (1949) Trailer
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The Fountainhead Videos & Clips
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The Fountainhead (1949) Trailer
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Howard Roark Speech - The Fountainhead ----- (My favorite F you speech of all time)
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The Fountainhead Ending Elevator Scene
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The Fountainhead - Enright Building Party
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What Would Howard Roark Do?
Behind the Scenes
The Fountainhead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Howard Roark
Patricia Neal
as Dominique Francon
Raymond Massey
as Gail Wynand
Kent Smith
as Peter Keating
Robert Douglas
as Elsworth Toohey
Henry Hull
as Henry Cameron
Ray Collins
as Roger Enright
Moroni Olsen
as Chairman
- Jerome Cowan
Jerome Cowan
as Alvah Scarret
- Bob Alden
Bob Alden
as Newsboy (uncredited)
John Alvin
as Young Intellectual (uncredited)
Morris Ankrum
as Prosecutor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Ayn Rand and Ayn Rand, produced by Henry Blanke.
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The Fountainhead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 161 ratings.
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The Fountainhead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fountainhead online?
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The Fountainhead (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fountainhead?
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The main cast of The Fountainhead (1949) includes Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Kent Smith and Robert Douglas. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fountainhead released?
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The Fountainhead was released on June 25, 1949 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Fountainhead worth watching?
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The Fountainhead (1949) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fountainhead?
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Yes. The official The Fountainhead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.