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"
Spencer's Mountain Synopsis
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.
Spencer's Mountain (1963) is a drama and family film directed by Delmer Daves, released on May 16, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur and Donald Crisp. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Delmer Daves
- Writers:
- Delmer Daves, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Producers:
- Delmer Daves
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Spencer's Mountain Cast & Crew
Main 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
Kathy Bennett
as Minnie-Cora Cook
Dub Taylor
as Percy Cook
Key crew
Directed by Delmer Daves, written by Delmer Daves and Earl Hamner, Jr., produced by Delmer Daves.
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Spencer's Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 42 ratings.
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Spencer's Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spencer's Mountain online?
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Spencer's Mountain (1963) 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 Spencer's Mountain?
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The main cast of Spencer's Mountain (1963) includes Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp and Wally Cox. The film was directed by Delmer Daves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spencer's Mountain released?
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Spencer's Mountain was released on May 16, 1963 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Spencer's Mountain worth watching?
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Spencer's Mountain (1963) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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