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The Sun Comes Up
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The Sun Comes Up

1949-05-12 · 93 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Family · Drama · Adventure

Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,659,000
Revenue
USD 2,044,000

Top Cast

Jeanette MacDonaldJeanette MacDonaldHelen Lorfield Winter
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanThomas I. Chandler
Claude Jarman Jr.Claude Jarman Jr.Jerry
Lewis StoneLewis StoneArthur Norton
Percy KilbridePercy KilbrideMr. Willie B. Williegood
Nicholas JoyNicholas JoyVictor Alvord
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMrs. Golightly
Hope LandinHope LandinMrs. Pope
Esther SomersEsther SomersSusan, the maid

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