The Big Sky
“Theirs the great adventure...”
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.
Where to watch The Big Sky in United States
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Where is The Big Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play, Molotov TV | LaCinetek, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Big Sky
The Big Sky is a 1952 English-language adventure, western and romance film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome.
The Big Sky was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and Winchester Pictures Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on August 19, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Writers
- Dudley Nichols
- Release date
- August 19, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures, Winchester Pictures Corporation
The Big Sky cast & crew
The Big Sky was directed by Howard Hawks and written by Dudley Nichols.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Jim Deakins, Dewey Martin as Boone Caudill, Elizabeth Threatt as Teal Eye, Arthur Hunnicutt as Zeb Calloway, Buddy Baer as Romaine, and Steven Geray as "Frenchy" Jourdonnais.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Russell Harlan, and it was produced by Howard Hawks.
Is The Big Sky worth watching?
The Big Sky holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 99 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, western, and romance, The Big Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Sky
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Cast of The Big Sky
Kirk Douglas
Jim Deakins
Dewey Martin
Boone Caudill
Elizabeth Threatt
Teal Eye
Arthur Hunnicutt
Zeb Calloway
Buddy Baer
Romaine
Steven Geray
"Frenchy" Jourdonnais
Henri Letondal
La Badie
Hank Worden
Poordevil
Jim Davis
Streak
Thol Simonson
Boatman
William Self
Boatman
Beulah Archuletta
Blackfoot Dancer
The Big Sky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Sky in United States?
The Big Sky is streaming on Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Big Sky on Fawesome?
Yes — The Big Sky is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is The Big Sky in?
The Big Sky is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Sky?
The Big Sky runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is The Big Sky rated?
The Big Sky is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 99 ratings.
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