Reaching for the Sun(1941)
Reaching for the Sun Synopsis
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
Reaching for the Sun (1941) is a comedy and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on May 1, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Eddie Bracken and Albert Dekker. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- W. L. River, Wessel Smitter
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Reaching for the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joel McCrea
as Russ Eliot
Ellen Drew
as Rita
Eddie Bracken
as Benny Hogan
Albert Dekker
as Herman
Billy Gilbert
as Amos
George Chandler
as Jerry
Bodil Rosing
as Rita's Mother
James Burke
as Norm
Nella Walker
as Nurse
Eily Malyon
as Landlady
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Front Office Man
Regis Toomey
as Intern
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by W. L. River and Wessel Smitter.
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Reaching for the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Reaching for the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Reaching for the Sun?
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The main cast of Reaching for the Sun (1941) includes Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Eddie Bracken, Albert Dekker and Billy Gilbert. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reaching for the Sun released?
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Reaching for the Sun was released on May 1, 1941 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Reaching for the Sun worth watching?
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Reaching for the Sun (1941) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.