Still from The Fountainhead — The Fountainhead (1949) — King VidorPhotographed by Robert Burks

King Vidor

The Fountainhead

Name: The Fountainhead
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1949
Duration: 112 min

English / 1949 / 1h 52m

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Drama Romance

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Synopsis

An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Vidor

WriterAyn Rand

CinematographerRobert Burks

Composer

Cast

Gary Cooperas Howard Roark

Patricia Nealas Dominique Francon

Raymond Masseyas Gail Wynand

Kent Smithas Peter Keating

Robert Douglasas Elsworth Toohey

Henry Hullas Henry Cameron

Ray Collinsas Roger Enright

Moroni Olsenas Chairman

Jerome Cowanas Alvah Scarret

Bob Aldenas Newsboy (uncredited)

John Alvinas Young Intellectual (uncredited)

Morris Ankrumas Prosecutor (uncredited)

Lois Austinas Female Party Guest (uncredited)

Griff Barnettas Judge (uncredited)

Monte Blueas Gas Station Executive (uncredited)

Gail Bonneyas Woman (uncredited)

Ralph Brooksas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Glen Cavenderas Pedestrian Onlooker (uncredited)

Dorothy Christyas Society Woman (uncredited)

Tristram Coffinas Toohey's Secretary (uncredited)