In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with a violent ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love.

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Position 45

Credits

Crew

DirectorFred Zinnemann

WriterWilliam Ludwig, Sonya Levien

CinematographerRobert Surtees

ComposerRichard Rodgers, Richard Rodgers

Editor

George Boemler,

Gene Ruggiero

ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.

Cast

Gordon MacRaeas Curly McLain

Shirley Jonesas Laurey Williams

Gloria Grahameas Ado Annie Carnes

Charlotte Greenwoodas Aunt Eller

Eddie Albertas Ali Hakim

Rod Steigeras Jud Fry

Jay C. Flippenas Skidmore

James Whitmoreas Mr. Carnes

Gene Nelsonas Will Parker

Barbara Lawrenceas Gertie

Roy Barcroftas Marshal

James Mitchellas Dream Curly / Dancer

Bambi Linnas Dream Laurey / Dancer

Virginia Bosleras Dancer

Kelly Brownas Dancer

Marc Plattas Dancer

Al Fergusonas Cowboy at Auction (uncredited)

Ben Johnsonas Wrangler (uncredited)

Donald Kerras Farmer at Dance (uncredited)

Nancy Kilgasas Dancer (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Redes1936

Both directed by Fred Zinnemann

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