Duel in the Sun
“Emotions . . . As Violent As The Wind-Swept Prairie !”
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
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| Germany | GRJNGO Amazon Channel, Joyn | — |
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| Japan | FOD | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Duel in the Sun
Duel in the Sun is a 1946 English-language western, drama and romance film directed by King Vidor. The cast is led by Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings.
Duel in the Sun was produced by The Selznick Studio and Vanguard Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 31, 1946, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- King Vidor
- Writers
- David O. Selznick, Ben Hecht
- Release date
- December 31, 1946
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- The Selznick Studio, Vanguard Films
Duel in the Sun cast & crew
Duel in the Sun was directed by King Vidor and written by David O. Selznick and Ben Hecht.
The cast features Jennifer Jones as Pearl Chavez, Joseph Cotten as Jesse McCanles, Gregory Peck as Lewton "Lewt" McCanles, Lionel Barrymore as Sen. Jackson McCanles, Herbert Marshall as Scott Chavez, and Lillian Gish as Laura Belle McCanles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Lee Garmes, and it was produced by David O. Selznick.
Is Duel in the Sun worth watching?
Duel in the Sun holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 191 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, drama, and romance, Duel in the Sun is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Duel in the Sun
Jennifer Jones
Pearl Chavez
Joseph Cotten
Jesse McCanles
Gregory Peck
Lewton "Lewt" McCanles
Lionel Barrymore
Sen. Jackson McCanles
Herbert Marshall
Scott Chavez
Lillian Gish
Laura Belle McCanles
Walter Huston
The Sinkiller
Charles Bickford
Sam Pierce
Harry Carey
Lem Smoot
Joan Tetzel
Helen Langford
Tilly Losch
Mrs. Chavez
Butterfly McQueen
Vashti
Duel in the Sun — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Duel in the Sun in United States?
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▸What language is Duel in the Sun in?
Duel in the Sun is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Duel in the Sun?
Duel in the Sun runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is Duel in the Sun rated?
Duel in the Sun is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 191 ratings.
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