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A Place in the Sun
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A Place in the Sun

1951-06-12 · 122 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Romance · Crime

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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Directors
George Stevens
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,300,000
Revenue
USD 7,000,000

Top Cast

Montgomery CliftMontgomery CliftGeorge Eastman
Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorAngela Vickers
Shelley WintersShelley WintersAlice Tripp
Anne RevereAnne RevereHannah Eastman
Keefe BrasselleKeefe BrasselleEarl Eastman
Fred ClarkFred ClarkDefense Attorney Bellows
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrDistrict Attorney R. Frank Marlowe
Herbert HeyesHerbert HeyesCharles Eastman
Shepperd StrudwickShepperd StrudwickAnthony Vickers
Frieda InescortFrieda InescortMrs. Ann Vickers
Kathryn GivneyKathryn GivneyLouise Eastman
Walter SandeWalter SandeDefense Attorney Art Jansen
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaJudge R.S. Oldendorff
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyCoroner
Lois ChartrandMarsha Eastman
Paul FreesPaul FreesReverend Morrison
Robert J. AndersonRobert J. AndersonEagle Scout (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorBit Part (uncredited)
John BartonCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Lulu Mae BohrmanParty Guest (uncredited)

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