The Big Sky(1952)
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The Big Sky Synopsis
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.
The Big Sky (1952) is a adventure, western and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, released on August 19, 1952 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt and Arthur Hunnicutt. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Hawks
- Writers:
- A.B. Guthrie Jr., Dudley Nichols, Ray Buffum
- Producers:
- Howard Hawks
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Winchester Pictures Corporation
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Big Sky (1952) Trailer
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The Big Sky Cast & Crew
Main 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
Thol Simonson
as Boatman
- William Self
William Self
as Boatman
- Beulah Archuletta
Beulah Archuletta
as Blackfoot Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Howard Hawks, written by A.B. Guthrie Jr., Dudley Nichols and Ray Buffum, produced by Howard Hawks.
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The Big Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 104 ratings.
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The Big Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Sky online?
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The Big Sky (1952) 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 Big Sky?
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The main cast of The Big Sky (1952) includes Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt, Arthur Hunnicutt and Buddy Baer. The film was directed by Howard Hawks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Sky released?
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The Big Sky was released on August 19, 1952 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Big Sky worth watching?
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The Big Sky (1952) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Sky?
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Yes. The official The Big Sky trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.