

Reaching for the Sun
1941-05-01 · 90 min · ★ 7.3
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
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- Directors
- William A. Wellman
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joel McCreaRuss Eliot
Ellen DrewRita
Eddie BrackenBenny Hogan
Albert DekkerHerman
Billy GilbertAmos
George ChandlerJerry
Bodil RosingRita's Mother
James BurkeNorm
Nella WalkerNurse
Eily MalyonLandlady
Hobart CavanaughFront Office Man
Regis ToomeyIntern
Charles D. BrownJohnson
Warren HymerPercy ShelleyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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