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A Place in the Sun

English • 1951 • 2h 2m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Romance

Synopsis

A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.

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Summer Romances
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Method Acting
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Three Starring Montgomery Clift
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Additions: February 2020
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Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Stevens

WriterMichael Wilson, Harry Brown

CinematographerWilliam C. Mellor

ComposerFranz Waxman

EditorWilliam Hornbeck

ProducerGeorge Stevens

Cast

Montgomery Cliftas George Eastman

Elizabeth Tayloras Angela Vickers

Shelley Wintersas Alice Tripp

A Place in the Sun (1951) | Criteria

Anne Revereas Hannah Eastman

Keefe Brasselleas Earl Eastman

Fred Clarkas Defense Attorney Bellows

Raymond Burras District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe

Herbert Heyesas Charles Eastman

Shepperd Strudwickas Anthony Vickers

Frieda Inescortas Mrs. Ann Vickers

Kathryn Givneyas Louise Eastman

Walter Sandeas Defense Attorney Art Jansen

Ted de Corsiaas Judge R.S. Oldendorff

John Ridgelyas Coroner

Lois Chartrandas Marsha Eastman

Paul Freesas Reverend Morrison

Robert J. Andersonas Eagle Scout (uncredited)

Gertrude Astoras Bit Part (uncredited)

John Bartonas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Lulu Mae Bohrmanas Party Guest (uncredited)