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Duel in the Sun
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Duel in the Sun

1946-12-31 · 144 min · ★ 6.4

Western · Drama · Romance

Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
The Selznick Studio, Vanguard Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 20,400,000

Top Cast

Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesPearl Chavez
Joseph CottenJoseph CottenJesse McCanles
Gregory PeckGregory PeckLewton "Lewt" McCanles
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreSen. Jackson McCanles
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallScott Chavez
Lillian GishLillian GishLaura Belle McCanles
Walter HustonWalter HustonThe Sinkiller
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordSam Pierce
Harry CareyHarry CareyLem Smoot
Joan TetzelJoan TetzelHelen Langford
Tilly LoschTilly LoschMrs. Chavez
Butterfly McQueenButterfly McQueenVashti
Scott McKayScott McKaySid
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerMr. Langford
Sidney BlackmerSidney BlackmerThe Lover
Charles DingleCharles DingleSheriff Hardy
Griff BarnettGriff BarnettBordertown Jailer (uncredited)
John BartonParty Guest (uncredited)
Hank BellHank BellMcCanles' Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Audrey BetzAudrey BetzParty Guest (uncredited)

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