Still from The Big Sky — The Big Sky (1952) — Howard HawksPhotographed by Russell Harlan

Howard Hawks

The Big Sky

Name: The Big Sky
Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure, Western
Released: 1952
Duration: 133 min

United States / English / 1952 / 2h 13m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance Adventure Western

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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.

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Starring Kirk Douglas
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Credits

Crew

DirectorHoward Hawks

Writer

Cast

Kirk Douglasas Jim Deakins

Dewey Martinas Boone Caudill

Elizabeth Threattas Teal Eye

Arthur Hunnicuttas Zeb Calloway

Buddy Baeras Romaine

Steven Gerayas "Frenchy" Jourdonnais

Henri Letondalas La Badie

Hank Wordenas Poordevil

Jim Davisas Streak

Thol Simonsonas Boatman

William Selfas Boatman

Beulah Archulettaas Blackfoot Dancer

Frank De Kovaas Moleface (uncredited)

John Georgeas Passerby (uncredited)

Fred Grahamas Sam Eggelston (uncredited)

Jay Novelloas Trapper (uncredited)